Water Resources Engineer: Stormwater & Flood Risk Design

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave & sick leave

Professional development & study leave

Team lunches & social events

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Water Resources Engineer for their Stellenbosch, Western Cape office to plan, design, and implement sustainable stormwater and flood-control solutions. You will address hydrological challenges in the Western Cape, contributing to water security and resilient infrastructure.

The role emphasizes stormwater modeling, SUDS design, and collaboration with engineers, planners, and regulators. On-site work in Stellenbosch offers professional growth and impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering with a specialization in Water Resources.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) or ECSA registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in water resources engineering with focus on stormwater management.
• Proficiency in hydrological and hydraulic modeling software.
• Strong understanding of South African water legislation, stormwater guidelines, and SANS standards.
• Excellent analytical and written/verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Western Cape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hydrological and hydraulic analyses for stormwater systems and riverine environments.
• Develop conceptual and detailed designs for stormwater infrastructure (channels, culverts, basins, SUDS).
• Utilize software for hydrological/hydraulic modeling (HEC-RAS, SWMM, EPANET).
• Prepare technical reports, design docs, and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and engineers on land development projects.
• Assess flood risks and develop mitigation strategies for urban and rural catchments.
• Participate in site investigations, data collection, and site supervision during construction.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to water resource management plans and policies.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Water resources engineering

Stormwater design

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HEC-RAS

SWMM

EPANET

GIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Water Resources Engineer for their Stellenbosch, Western Cape office to plan, design, and implement sustainable stormwater and flood-control solutions. You will address hydrological challenges in the Western Cape, contributing to water security and resilient infrastructure.

The role emphasizes stormwater modeling, SUDS design, and collaboration with engineers, planners, and regulators. On-site work in Stellenbosch offers professional growth and impactful projects.