Senior Engineer Wastewater & Water Treatment (National)

Emporium; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A water treatment company is seeking a Senior Engineer for wastewater and water treatment projects across South Africa. The ideal candidate will lead project phases from planning to commissioning, ensuring sustainable solutions and compliance. Candidates must have a BSc/BEng in Engineering and 15-20 years of experience in the field. This role offers a full-time employment opportunity, focusing on advanced treatment technologies and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Professional Registration (PrEng) with ECSA essential.
• 15-20 years experience in water and wastewater treatment project delivery.
• Proven expertise in both greenfield and brownfield projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through commissioning.
• Design and implement water reuse and reclamation systems for various clients.
• Lead process design feasibility studies and system optimisation.

Skills

Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Process design optimisation

Advanced treatment technologies

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Education

BSc / BEng in Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Senior Engineer : Wastewater & Water Treatment (National) POS25279

Location: South Africa (National Scope)

Salary: Market Related

Key Purpose of the Role

Lead the planning design and implementation of advanced water and wastewater treatment infrastructure projects including water reuse and reclamation systems. You will oversee all project phases from feasibility and design to commissioning and close-out ensuring sustainable innovative and compliant solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc / BEng in Chemical, Civil or Process Engineering (Masters degree advantageous).
• Professional Registration (PrEng) with ECSA essential.
• 1520 years experience in water and wastewater treatment project delivery.
• Proven expertise in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Strong background in:
  • Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants (conventional & advanced)
  • Reuse and reclamation systems (potable and non-potable)
  • Process design optimisation and commissioning
  • Familiarity with national standards (SANS SABS) and contract frameworks (GCC FIDIC).
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil Designer Civil 3D; process simulation tools advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through commissioning.
• Design and implement water reuse and reclamation systems for municipal industrial and agricultural clients.
• Evaluate and apply advanced treatment technologies (e.g. membrane filtration, UV disinfection, ozonation, advanced oxidation).
• Lead process design feasibility studies and system optimisation.
• Prepare design reports PFDs, P&IDs, specifications and tender documentation.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure adherence to quality, HSE and regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships contributing to business development and proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing within multidisciplinary teams.
• Promote technical excellence through presentations, conference papers and industry publications.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your career to the next level please send your updated CV to .

Use reference: Senior Engineer : Wastewater & Water Treatment (National) POS25279 the subject line of your email.

Please Note

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Additional Details

Required Experience: Senior IC

Key Skills: Agriculture, Asset Management, Data Structures, ABAP, Application Programming, Agile Testing

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1