Senior Environmental Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Ibrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote work allowance

Flexible working hours

Online professional development

Diverse projects exposure

Supportive virtual team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to join a leading environmental consultancy. This fully remote role allows you to design and supervise EIAs, EMPs, and remediation strategies for diverse industrial and development projects across South Africa.

You will ensure regulatory compliance, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with a global team using advanced digital tools. A strong background in environmental modeling, SA environmental laws, and remote project management is

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related science field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional registration with ECSA or relevant professional body advantageous.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental consulting or engineering, with focus on impact assessment and compliance.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEMA).
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills suitable for a remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, organize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in client management and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage EIAs and EMPs.
• Develop strategies for waste management, pollution control, and site remediation.
• Ensure projects comply with national and international environmental laws.
• Conduct environmental audits and risk assessments for industrial facilities.
• Liaise with regulators, clients, and stakeholders for approvals.
• Prepare environmental reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Mentor junior scientists and engineers working remotely.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and data analysis.
• Contribute to development of innovative environmental solutions.

Conoscenze

Environmental engineering

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Technical writing

Remote collaboration

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional registration (ECSA)

Strumenti

Environmental modeling software

Data analysis tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading environmental consultancy, is seeking a dedicated Senior Environmental Engineer to join their expanding team, offering a fully remote work arrangement. This role is ideal for a proactive professional passionate about developing sustainable environmental solutions for complex industrial and developmental projects. You will be responsible for managing environmental impact assessments, remediation strategies, waste management plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance for clients across various sectors. As part of a globally connected team, you will utilize advanced digital tools to collaborate, analyze data, and deliver expert environmental engineering services remotely. This position offers the freedom to work from anywhere within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and environmental management plans (EMPs).
• Develop and implement strategies for waste management, pollution control, and site remediation.
• Ensure client projects comply with all relevant national and international environmental legislation.
• Conduct environmental audits and risk assessments for industrial facilities and development sites.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, clients, and stakeholders to facilitate project approvals and ensure compliance.
• Prepare comprehensive environmental reports, technical proposals, and presentations.
• Mentor junior environmental scientists and engineers working remotely.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs and data analysis.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable environmental solutions.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related science field.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional registration with ECSA or a relevant professional body is advantageous.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in environmental consulting or engineering, with a focus on impact assessment and compliance.
• Proficiency in environmental modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of South African environmental laws and regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEMA).
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills suitable for a remote environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, organize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in client management and stakeholder engagement is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Remote work allowance to support home office setup.
• Flexible working hours and full autonomy over your schedule.
• Opportunities for online professional development courses and certifications.
• Exposure to a wide array of challenging environmental projects.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on collaboration and shared success.