About the Role
Our client, a leading environmental and civil engineering firm, is looking for a dedicated Water Resources Engineer to join their remote team, supporting projects primarily within the Kimberley, Northern Cape region. This role involves the planning, design, and management of water-related infrastructure, including water supply systems, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and flood control. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a passion for sustainable water management solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure development while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Our client values innovation, environmental stewardship, and collaborative problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake hydrological and hydraulic analyses for water resource projects, including river systems, catchments, and groundwater.
- Design and develop water infrastructure such as pipelines, reservoirs, dams, canals, and drainage systems.
- Perform modeling of water systems using specialized software to predict performance and optimize designs.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments related to water resource projects.
- Prepare detailed engineering designs, specifications, tender documents, and construction supervision reports.
- Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, environmental scientists, and stakeholders on integrated water management projects across Kimberley and the Northern Cape.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international standards, regulations, and best practices for water resource management.
- Manage project timelines and budgets effectively for assigned water resource projects.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in water resources engineering.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in water resources engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PrEng) registration with ECSA.
- Demonstrated experience with hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, EPANET, InfoWorks).
- Strong knowledge of water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and flood control principles.
- Familiarity with South African water legislation and standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in project management and communication.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage remote collaboration effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and client liaison.
- Must be able to connect to reliable internet services for remote work capabilities supporting Kimberley projects.
Benefits
- This remote position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to work on significant water infrastructure projects without geographical constraints.
- Our client provides support for professional development and encourages a healthy work-life balance.
- Join a forward-thinking organization making a tangible difference in water resource management.