Senior Water Resources Engineer – Hydrology & Flood Risk

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Medical aid

retirement fund

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Proximity to wine estates

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Water Resources Engineer for a Paarl-based environmental and water management consultancy. The role focuses on catchment management, flood studies, and water infrastructure planning to address scarcity, flood risk, and water quality in the Western Cape.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources and at least 5 years’ experience, with Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in water resources engineering and management.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) registration with ECSA is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in hydrological modeling, hydraulic analysis, and flood studies.
• Proficiency in relevant water resource modeling software and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for river systems, floodplains, and urban drainage.
• Develop and implement water resource management plans.
• Perform flood risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Design stormwater infrastructure including culverts, channels, and detention ponds.
• Collaborate with government agencies, stakeholders, and project teams.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic analysis

Water resource modeling

GIS

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Education

Master's in Civil or Environmental Eng (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

MIKE FLOOD

GIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Water Resources Engineer for a Paarl-based environmental and water management consultancy. The role focuses on catchment management, flood studies, and water infrastructure planning to address scarcity, flood risk, and water quality in the Western Cape.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources and at least 5 years’ experience, with Pr Eng/Pr Tech Eng registration preferred.