Senior Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure

Hire Resolve; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Polokwane seeks a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and coordination of water and sewage infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, ECSA registration, and at least 8 years' experience in similar projects. Proficiency in Civil3D, Revit, and Bentley software, along with fluency in Sepedi and English, is essential. This is a full-time position offering significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in water infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in Civil3D, Revit, and/or Bentley software.
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water and sewage infrastructure systems.
• Produce technical drawings, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implement project controls and liaise with municipalities.
• Assist in tender preparation and business development.

Skills

Managing integrated projects

Water management challenges

Water quality management

Project lifecycle knowledge

Fluent in Sepedi and English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or BTech)

Professional Engineer or Technologist registration with ECSA

Tools

Civil3D

Revit

Bentley software

Job description

Company Overview

Our client is a long‑standing, well‑known engineering firm specializing in engineering solutions across Africa.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead the design and coordination of water and sewage infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem‑solver with strong technical skills and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of water and sewage infrastructure systems, including hydraulic design and pump station development.
• Produce technical drawings, reports, and other project deliverables.
• Coordinate small to medium‑sized projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Implement project controls and liaise with local municipalities.
• Assist in tender preparation and contribute to business development efforts.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BEng or BTech).
• Professional Engineer or Technologist registration with ECSA.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in water infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency in Civil3D, Revit, and/or Bentley software.
• Fluent in Sepedi and English.

Skills and Characteristics

• Demonstrated experience managing integrated projects for at least 7 years.
• Comprehensive understanding of water management challenges.
• Familiarity with water quality management and treatment technologies.
• Knowledge of project lifecycle stages from concept to commissioning.
• Proficiency in Civil3D, Revit, and/or Bentley software.

Full Time

Civil Engineer Water • Polokwane, South Africa