Senior Civil Design Engineer – Water & Wastewater Expert

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State, to lead water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects. The role requires extensive design experience, hydraulic modelling, and compliance with SANS and environmental regulations.

You will manage design teams, liaise with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff while delivering safe, reliable water solutions for communities in the Free State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in design of water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is mandatory.
• Extensive experience with water and wastewater treatment processes and distribution/collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and documentation of water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects.
• Perform hydraulic modelling and analysis for water distribution networks and wastewater collection systems.
• Design treatment processes, pumping stations, pipelines, and associated civil works.
• Ensure designs comply with national (SANS) and international standards and environmental regulations.
• Prepare detailed engineering reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for design phases.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff.
• Conduct site visits for investigations and to support construction supervision.
• Review contractor submittals and respond to technical queries during construction.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

EPANET

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer in Bloemfontein, Free State, to lead water supply and sanitation infrastructure projects. The role requires extensive design experience, hydraulic modelling, and compliance with SANS and environmental regulations.

You will manage design teams, liaise with clients and regulators, and mentor junior staff while delivering safe, reliable water solutions for communities in the Free State.