Senior Water Resource Engineer - Hybrid, Coastal Projects

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a prominent environmental and civil engineering consultancy in recruiting a Senior Water Resource Engineer for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on leading water and wastewater infrastructure design, hydrological analyses, and water resource management strategies for municipal and industrial clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency with HEC-RAS/SWMM and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in water resource engineering.
• Proficiency with hydraulic/hydrological modeling software and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for river systems, floodplains, and urban drainage.
• Develop water resource management plans and strategies.
• Prepare detailed designs, calculations, and specifications for water treatment plants and distribution networks.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring successful delivery.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments related to water resource projects.
• Liaise effectively with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technical staff.
• Develop proposals and support business development activities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations and engineering standards.

Skills

Water Resources

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

GIS

Project management

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a prominent environmental and civil engineering consultancy in recruiting a Senior Water Resource Engineer for Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on leading water and wastewater infrastructure design, hydrological analyses, and water resource management strategies for municipal and industrial clients.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Pr Eng with ECSA, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency with HEC-RAS/SWMM and GIS.