Water Resource Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Diverse projects

Upington location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Water Resource Engineer to join our client’s Upington-based team in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on sustainable management, planning and design of water resources infrastructure, including supply systems, dams, and treatment facilities.

You will conduct feasibility studies, develop designs, manage projects, and ensure compliance with South African water regulations. A strong background in hydrology, hydraulics and modeling is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with water resources focus.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced design and modeling.
• ECSA professional registration required or preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in water resource engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for water resource projects.
• Design water infrastructure including pipelines, canals, dams, and treatment plants.
• Perform feasibility studies, impact assessments, and option evaluations.
• Develop and use water resource modeling software (HEC-RAS, EPANET, MODFLOW).
• Prepare technical reports, specs, and design drawings.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with standards and environmental policies.
• Conduct site investigations and supervise construction as needed.
• Contribute to sustainable water management strategies.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Water resource modeling

Project management

Report writing

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering (Water Resources)

Master's degree preferred

ECSA registration: Pr.Eng. or Pr.Tech.Eng.

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

MODFLOW

CAD

Job description

About the Role Our client, a prominent environmental consultancy firm, is seeking an experienced Water Resource Engineer to join their team in Upington, Northern Cape . This role focuses on the sustainable management, planning, and design of water resources infrastructure. The engineer will be involved in projects related to water supply systems, flood control, irrigation, wastewater management, and dam safety. Responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies, developing designs, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, and water resource modeling, coupled with excellent project management and analytical skills. This is a vital role contributing to water security and environmental sustainability in the arid regions of the Northern Cape , based in Upington .

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for water resource projects.
• Design and develop water infrastructure, including pipelines, canals, dams, and treatment plants.
• Perform feasibility studies, impact assessments, and option evaluations for water resource developments.
• Develop and utilize water resource modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, EPANET, MODFLOW).
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design drawings.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant engineering standards, regulations, and environmental policies.
• Conduct site investigations and supervises construction activities when required.
• Contribute to the development of sustainable water management strategies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Pr.Eng. or Pr.Tech.Eng.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in water resource engineering and management.
• Proficiency in water resource modeling software and CAD packages.
• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, and surface water management principles.
• Proven experience in project management and delivering engineering projects.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of South African water legislation and policies is essential.
• Must be willing to work in Upington, Northern Cape .

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work on significant water resource and environmental projects.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse projects within the challenging arid environment of the Northern Cape .
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Contribute to essential water infrastructure development in Upington and surrounding areas.