Water Resources Civil Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 680,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Career growth

Impactful projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Water Resources Civil Engineer to join a progressive team in a fully remote capacity. Role focuses on water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and flood control, delivering sustainable solutions for communities.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in water resources, strong modeling and CAD skills, and an understanding of environmental regulations. Remote work offers flexibility and opportunities for growth within water resources projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Water Resources or Environmental focus.
• Minimum 5 years in water resources engineering.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM) and CAD.
• GIS experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze water and wastewater systems, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Develop stormwater management plans, including hydrological and hydraulic modeling.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for water resource projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental regulations and water quality standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

CAD software

GIS knowledge

Report writing

Analytical skills

Water resources

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Water Resources Civil Engineer to join their progressive team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for managing and developing water-related infrastructure projects, including water supply, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and flood control. You will leverage your expertise to design sustainable solutions that address complex water challenges. This fully remote position allows for flexible working arrangements while enabling you to contribute to vital environmental and infrastructural initiatives. We are looking for an engineer passionate about water management and its impact on communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze water and wastewater systems, including pipelines, treatment plants, and pumping stations.
• Develop stormwater management plans, including hydrological and hydraulic modeling.
• Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments for water resource projects.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with environmental regulations and water quality standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and project teams to achieve project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water resources engineering .
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM) and CAD software.
• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Experience with GIS applications is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work opportunity with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional growth and specialization in water resources.
• Contribution to impactful projects focused on sustainable water management.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.