Senior Water Resources Engineer - Remote National Projects

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer for a fully remote role focusing on national water projects across South Africa. The role covers planning, design, and management of water supply, wastewater, flood control, and hydrological modeling from a home office.

The ideal candidate has a Master's in Water Resources or Civil Engineering, Pr Eng registration, and at least 9 years of project leadership experience, with proficiency in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPANET, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in water resources or civil eng with water; Pr Eng is required.
• Minimum 9 years of progressive water resources experience with PM and design focus.
• Proficient in hydrological/hydraulic modeling software and SA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of water resource projects.
• Perform hydrological and flood analyses.
• Develop water supply and wastewater networks.
• Prepare reports, feasibility studies, EIAs.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client communications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams remotely.
• Ensure compliance with SA water legislation.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Maintain client relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Hydrological modeling

Project management

Remote collaboration

Strong communication

Analytical reasoning

Education

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering

Pr Eng registration with ECSA

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

EPANET

InfoWorks ICM

Job description

Remote Senior Water Resources Engineer - National Projects

About the Role Our client is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role will focus on the planning, design, and management of water resource projects across South Africa, including water supply systems, wastewater management, flood control, and hydrological modeling. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of water resource management principles, strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to deliver complex projects autonomously. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to critical water infrastructure initiatives from the comfort of your home office, with the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. We are seeking an individual with a passion for sustainable water solutions and a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and implementation of water resource management projects.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses, including flood modeling, drought assessment, and water balance studies.
• Develop and optimize water supply and distribution networks, as well as wastewater collection and treatment systems.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and stakeholder communications effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental scientists, geologists, and project managers, remotely.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial water legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff across various locations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

• A Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering, Civil Engineering (with a specialization in water), or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration with ECSA.
• A minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in water resources engineering, with a strong focus on project management and design.
• Demonstrated expertise in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, EPANET, InfoWorks ICM).
• In-depth knowledge of water resource planning, infrastructure design, and environmental regulations in South Africa.
• Proven ability to manage projects remotely and effectively communicate with dispersed teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to convey complex technical information.
• Self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a suitable home office setup.

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, reflective of the seniority and remote nature of the role. Benefits include a comprehensive medical aid plan, a robust retirement fund, and significant opportunities for professional growth, including access to advanced training and conferences. This fully remote position provides unparalleled flexibility and the chance to work on impactful national projects without the need for relocation or daily commutes. Join a forward-thinking organization that values work-life balance and invests in its employees' continuous development, contributing to vital water security initiatives across South Africa.

Acts as technical interface with customers, establishing professional relationships to ensure that the project requirements are fully defined and agreed.
Ensures that required prerequisites (e.g., design inputs, tools, documentation, deliverables, schedule, budget) are in place prior to commencing work.
Produces functional and concept technical design specifications and provides technical leadership, support, and expertise for single discipline
Ensures that the engineered solution meets project requirements in terms of functionality, standards, quality, and supporting documentation and implementation process at minimum cost.
Ensures that work assignments are executed to appropriate standards and quality systems (Implementation, Test and Documentation)
Monitors and controls assigned work scope against the project plan, ensures effective change control, and identifies risks / opportunities.
Proactively recommends potential quality and efficiency improvements within the engineering group
Shares technical knowledge with project team, supervisor, own discipline, and other engineering disciplines
Reports progress and technical problems to project manager with regards to relevant project work.
Actively contributes in the pre-engineering phase of a project. As such, identifies to the customer which information is required before project starts.
Availability for and performance of duties outside of normal working hours.
Assist (be available as required) for after hours and emergency services requirements associated with the client base.
Oversee update of site-specific documentation and quality assurance information.
Accurate and timeous completion and preperation of project job administration for processing by BCS team.
Accurate and timeous completion and submission of all required administration, Time Sheets, HSE etc.
Multi-site responsibilities
Travel is required to remote sites, both locally and international
Carry out hazard and risk management for all tasks as per company policy and procedures.
Reporting near misses, incidents and other opportunities for improvement with respect to Health and Safety.
Carry out hazard and risk assessments for all tasks as per site policy and procedures.
Ability to identify and impliment safety improvements in the work place.
Complete pre-job risk assessments
Follow all customer and Honeywell HSE expectations
Complete all required training