Water Resources Engineer — Hybrid, Sustainable Solutions

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Access to advanced modeling tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Water Resources Engineer to support vital water management and infrastructure projects in Richards Bay. The role combines office and remote work to deliver water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and flood control solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

You will design, model, and implement systems, conduct environmental assessments, and prepare reports while collaborating with agencies and consultants to protect water resources for communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in water resource engineering and management.
• Proficiency in water modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, and environmental regulations.
• Experience working in a hybrid office and remote environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage projects related to water supply, wastewater treatment, and stormwater management systems.
• Perform hydrological and hydraulic modeling to assess water resource availability and flood risks.
• Develop and implement water conservation and management strategies.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments for water-related infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with government agencies, environmental consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and permit applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Water resources engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Water Resources Engineer to support vital water management and infrastructure projects in Richards Bay. The role combines office and remote work to deliver water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and flood control solutions with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

You will design, model, and implement systems, conduct environmental assessments, and prepare reports while collaborating with agencies and consultants to protect water resources for communities.