Senior Stormwater & Flood Risk Engineer (SUDS)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension planning

Training & development

Conference attendance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Engineer focused on stormwater and flood risk management to join our specialist environmental engineering client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role involves assessing, planning, and designing solutions to manage urban runoff and mitigate flood risks for the region.

You will work on municipal drainage master plans and infrastructure designs, using hydrology and hydraulic modeling tools, liaising with municipalities and regulators, and contributing to climate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.) or eligibility is highly valued.
• Minimum 6 years experience in stormwater management, flood risk assessment and hydraulic design.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software and urban drainage principles.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for stormwater and flood risk assessments.
• Design SUDS—permeable pavements, swales, retention basins.
• Design flood protection structures (levees, floodwalls, channels).
• Develop stormwater management plans for new developments.
• Utilize hydrological/hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, SWMM).
• Prepare technical reports and design documents; support environmental assessments.

Skills

Hydrology & hydraulics

Hydraulic modeling

Report writing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Civil Engineer focused on stormwater and flood risk management to join our specialist environmental engineering client in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This role involves assessing, planning, and designing solutions to manage urban runoff and mitigate flood risks for the region.

You will work on municipal drainage master plans and infrastructure designs, using hydrology and hydraulic modeling tools, liaising with municipalities and regulators, and contributing to climate