Senior Engineer / Engineer: Water Services

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consulting engineering firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Engineer or Engineer: Water Services to join their dynamic Water and Sanitation division. This role involves leading the design, planning, and delivery of water and sanitation projects, ensuring technical excellence and success in project execution. Ideal candidates should have a BSc/ BEng in Civil Engineering, be registered as a Pr Eng, and possess 8–10 years’ experience in the field. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years' experience in water and sanitation engineering within a consulting environment.
• Strong design experience in municipal infrastructure projects.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Strong design experience in municipal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of water and sanitation infrastructure projects.
• Manage project delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and tender documentation.
• Oversee contract administration and construction monitoring.
• Engage with clients and support business development initiatives.
• Engage with clients and support business development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and industry standards.

Skills

Water and sewer reticulation systems

Pump stations and bulk pipelines

Stormwater and flood management systems

Project management

Construction monitoring

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering

Professionally registered as a Pr Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

EPANET

HEC-RAS

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Engineer or Engineer: Water Services to join their dynamic Water and Sanitation division. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with a passion for infrastructure development and sustainable water solutions.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, the successful candidate will play a key role in the design, planning, and delivery of water and sanitation projects, contributing to both technical excellence and project success.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering
• Professionally registered as a Pr Eng (or within 12 months of registration)
• 8–10 years’ experience in water and sanitation engineering within a consulting environment
• Strong design experience in municipal infrastructure projects

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in:
  • Water and sewer reticulation systems
  • Pump stations and bulk pipelines
  • Stormwater and flood management systems
• Proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD, Civil 3D, EPANET, HEC-RAS (or similar)
  • MS Office & MS Project
• Solid project management and construction monitoring capability
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design of water and sanitation infrastructure projects
• Manage project delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence
• Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and tender documentation
• Oversee contract administration and construction monitoring
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development
• Engage with clients and support business development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems and industry standards

Advantageous Experience

• Knowledge of GCC, FIDIC, or NEC contracts
• Exposure to PPP projects or international funding agencies
• Experience in hydrology, flood line determination, or GIS tools
• Postgraduate qualifications or professional memberships (SAICE, CESA, WISA)

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.