Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Our client in the consulting environment is looking for an experienced Water/Wastewater Treatment Engineer with extensive experience in a consulting Engineering office. This role is based in Upington. The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

1. Apply sound knowledge of water and wastewater treatment technologies to provide technical support to Clients.
2. Prepare feasibility and implementation-readiness studies, technical reports, proposals, and O&M manuals for water and wastewater treatment projects.
3. Perform complex engineering designs and hydraulic analysis of bulk water and sewage infrastructure systems and prepare technical specifications and drawings.
4. Conduct process audits, troubleshoot plant operations, and identify opportunities for performance improvements.
5. Extensive experience in mechanical, electrical, control & instrumentation engineering, related to water and wastewater treatment.
6. Lead design phases, manage contracts, and maintain communication with clients throughout project life cycles.

Requirements

1. BSc/BEng/BTech or equivalent in Civil Engineering.
2. Professional registration (ECSA).
3. Minimum 8-10 years' experience in process design/modeling for water and wastewater treatment plants.
4. Proven track record in water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, bulk water supply systems, pipeline conveyance, pump stations, and reticulation design.
5. Strong design capabilities and advanced computer and analysis software skills with the following:
1. EnviroSim BioWin / DHI WEST or similar wastewater process modelling software (Essential)
2. HECRAS
3. EPANET/PCSWMM
4. AutoCAD Civil 3D
5. Revit
6. KYPIPE Surge analysis software
6. Willing to relocate to Upington.
7. Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Desired Skills:

1. HECRAS
2. EPANET/PCSWMM
3. Revit
4. AutoCAD Civil 3D
5. EnviroSim BioWin
6. DHI WEST

Desired Accreditations:

1. Engineering Council of South Africa