Senior Dams Engineer – Lead Complex Water Projects

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Dams Engineer to lead design, analysis, and construction supervision of dam projects in Nelspruit and across Mpumalanga. The role requires deep expertise in dam safety, geotechnical and structural design, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a MSc/MEng in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering with a dam specialization, 10+ years of relevant experience, and Pr.Eng registration with ECSA.

Qualifications

• MSc or MEng in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering with a specialization in Dam Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in design, construction, and management of dams.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• Expertise with dam analysis software (PLAXIS, GeoStudio, HEC-RAS).
• Strong knowledge of embankment and concrete dam structures and related hydrology.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and construction supervision of dams (earthfill, rockfill, concrete).
• Perform dam safety assessments, risk analyses, and rehabilitation studies.
• Develop design reports, drawings, and technical specifications for dam projects.
• Oversee geotechnical investigations, hydrological assessments, and hydraulic modeling.
• Ensure compliance with dam safety guidelines and national/international standards.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and schedules across Mpumalanga projects.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and staff; liaise with clients and regulators.
• Review contractor submittals and provide construction support and QA/QC.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical mentoring

Dam design analysis

Communication skills

Education

MSc or MEng in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering with Dam specialization

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

HEC-RAS

Dam stability software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Dams Engineer to lead design, analysis, and construction supervision of dam projects in Nelspruit and across Mpumalanga. The role requires deep expertise in dam safety, geotechnical and structural design, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a MSc/MEng in Civil/Geotechnical/Structural Engineering with a dam specialization, 10+ years of relevant experience, and Pr.Eng registration with ECSA.