Water Resources Engineer - Hydrology & Drainage (Hybrid)

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Water Resources Engineer to join a respected environmental and civil engineering consultancy in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves hydrological studies, flood risk assessments, and drainage design for urban and rural developments, with a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, ECSA registration, 7+ years in water resources, and proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM and GIS, plus strong report-writing and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng or Pr.Tech.Eng) is required.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in water resources engineering, with a focus on hydrology and drainage design.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM).
• Strong understanding of stormwater management principles, flood mitigation techniques, and water supply systems.
• Experience with GIS software for spatial analysis and data visualization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of South African water legislation and environmental impact assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological analyses, including rainfall-runoff modeling, streamflow analysis, and water balance studies.
• Perform hydraulic modeling for rivers, canals, and urban drainage systems to assess flood risks and flow capacities.
• Design stormwater management systems, including culverts, open channels, detention/retention basins, and permeable pavements.
• Develop designs for water supply and distribution networks, including reservoirs and pipelines.
• Prepare technical reports, design drawings, and specifications for water resources projects.
• Collaborate with clients, local authorities, environmental agencies, and other consultants to ensure integrated project solutions.
• Conduct site investigations and data collection for hydrological and hydraulic assessments.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and provincial water management regulations and environmental standards.
• Contribute to the development of water resource management plans and strategies.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Stormwater management

GIS analysis

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Education

BSc Civil Engineering (Water Resources)

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

InfoWorks ICM

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 invites a Water Resources Engineer to join a respected environmental and civil engineering consultancy in Paarl, Western Cape. The role involves hydrological studies, flood risk assessments, and drainage design for urban and rural developments, with a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree, ECSA registration, 7+ years in water resources, and proficiency with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, SWMM and GIS, plus strong report-writing and communication