Senior Water & Wastewater Engineer - Lead Projects

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni (Gauteng) seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with specialist water and wastewater expertise to lead planning, design, and project management for vital water infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Pr. Eng. with ECSA, and 7+ years' relevant experience, plus leadership and client liaison skills to drive successful delivery and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 7 years of water/wastewater experience.
• Strong leadership and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of water and wastewater projects.
• Perform feasibility studies and hydraulic modeling.
• Prepare design documents, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Mentor engineers and technicians.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards (SANS).
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
• Review progress reports and designs.
• Support business development and proposals.

Skills

Water/wastewater design

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Hydraulic modeling

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Pr.Eng. with ECSA registration

Tools

EPANET

WaterCAD

BioWin

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni (Gauteng) seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with specialist water and wastewater expertise to lead planning, design, and project management for vital water infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors in Civil Engineering, Pr. Eng. with ECSA, and 7+ years' relevant experience, plus leadership and client liaison skills to drive successful delivery and compliance with standards.