Water & Wastewater Civil Design Engineer — Hybrid

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Opportunities for professional dev.

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Civil Design Engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment plants to drive detailed civil designs, process structures, and site development. You will collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated plant projects in a hybrid work model. The role requires a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Pr.

Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• 5+ years of experience in the design of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and relevant hydraulic/structural design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and analysis of civil components for water and wastewater treatment plants, including sedimentation tanks, aeration basins, filter structures, and clarifiers.
• Develop site layout plans, grading, drainage, and road designs for treatment facilities.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for flow and level control within the treatment processes.
• Coordinate design efforts with process, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with all relevant South African national standards, municipal by-laws, and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Assist in the preparation of tender documents and technical proposals.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase, including responding to site queries and reviewing contractor submittals.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices in water and wastewater treatment plant design.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

ECSA registration (Pr. Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng.)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Hydraulic design software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Civil Design Engineer specializing in water and wastewater treatment plants to drive detailed civil designs, process structures, and site development. You will collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineers to deliver integrated plant projects in a hybrid work model. The role requires a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Pr.

Eng./Pr. Tech. Eng.