Water Resources Civil Design Engineer — Hybrid, Growth

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Civil Design Engineer for our client in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role combines hybrid office and remote work, focusing on water infrastructure including pipelines, treatment facilities, and dam projects.

You will perform hydraulic modeling, prepare detailed designs, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil design with water resources, proficiency in EPANET/HEC-RAS/InfoWorks ICM, and experience with CAD tools such as

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with Water Resources or Hydrology specialization.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or eligible to register.
• Minimum 5 years post-graduate experience in civil design focusing on water resources.

Responsibilities

• Design water infrastructure projects (pipelines, treatment plants, dams, canals).
• Perform hydraulic modeling for water networks and river systems.
• Prepare detailed drawings, calculations, and specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site investigations.
• Ensure designs meet national and international standards.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Water resources

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Hydrology)

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.)

Tools

EPANET

HEC-RAS

InfoWorks ICM

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Civil Design Engineer for our client in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. The role combines hybrid office and remote work, focusing on water infrastructure including pipelines, treatment facilities, and dam projects.

You will perform hydraulic modeling, prepare detailed designs, and ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in civil design with water resources, proficiency in EPANET/HEC-RAS/InfoWorks ICM, and experience with CAD tools such as