Senior Drainage Engineer – Stormwater & Flood Risk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 client in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Drainage Engineer to join their environmental and infrastructure team. You will design and implement stormwater management systems, flood controls, and urban drainage solutions that reduce flood risk and support sustainable development.

The role requires a BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering with hydrology focus, 6+ years in drainage engineering, and proficiency in HEC-RAS/SWMM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in civil engineering with a hydrology focus.
• ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist.
• Minimum of 6 years in drainage engineering and stormwater management.
• Experience with hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, SWMM).

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze stormwater drainage systems, including culverts, channels, and detention/retention basins.
• Develop flood risk assessments and mitigation strategies for new developments and existing areas.
• Prepare detailed design calculations, drawings, and specifications for drainage infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with local authority requirements, environmental regulations, and best practices in hydrology.
• Liaise with municipal engineers, environmental consultants, and developers on drainage-related matters.
• Conduct site inspections to assess existing drainage conditions and construction progress.

Skills

Hydrology & water resources

Drainage design principles

Stormwater management

Education

BEng or BTech in Civil Engineering (hydrology or water resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 client in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a Drainage Engineer to join their environmental and infrastructure team. You will design and implement stormwater management systems, flood controls, and urban drainage solutions that reduce flood risk and support sustainable development.

The role requires a BEng/BTech in Civil Engineering with hydrology focus, 6+ years in drainage engineering, and proficiency in HEC-RAS/SWMM.