Water Resources Engineer — Hydrology & Flood Risk

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Site visits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Water Resource Engineer in Benoni to lead the design and implementation of sustainable water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, and flood control projects. The role requires strong hydrology/hydraulics expertise, experience with environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance, and the ability to work independently within a team in Gauteng.

You will contribute to critical water infrastructure initiatives for the region, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources or Environmental Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant Water Resources experience.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, EPANET, SWMM).

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee water supply, wastewater treatment, and stormwater drainage systems.
• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic modeling for rivers, catchments, and urban drainage networks.
• Perform water quality analyses and develop pollution control strategies.
• Undertake environmental impact assessments for water-related projects.
• Develop flood risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Prepare technical reports, design documents, and tender docs.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure compliance with water resource regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and clients.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulic modeling

Water quality

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Water Resources/Environmental)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

EPANET

SWMM

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Water Resource Engineer in Benoni to lead the design and implementation of sustainable water and wastewater systems, stormwater management, and flood control projects. The role requires strong hydrology/hydraulics expertise, experience with environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance, and the ability to work independently within a team in Gauteng.

You will contribute to critical water infrastructure initiatives for the region, collaborating with