Senior Engineer / Engineer: Water Services

Recruiter:

Talent Acquisition Consulting

Job Ref:

3630720293

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking to appoint a Senior Engineer or Engineer: Water Services to join their dynamic Water and Sanitation division. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional with a passion for infrastructure development and sustainable water solutions.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Lead Engineer, the successful candidate will play a key role in the design, planning, and delivery of water and sanitation projects, contributing to both technical excellence and project success.

? Minimum Requirements

BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering
Professionally registered as a Pr Eng (or within 12 months of registration)
8–10 years’ experience in water and sanitation engineering within a consulting environment
Strong design experience in municipal infrastructure projects

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in:
- Water and sewer reticulation systems
- Pump stations and bulk pipelines
- Stormwater and flood management systems
Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD, Civil 3D, EPANET, HEC-RAS (or similar)
- MS Office & MS Project
Solid project management and construction monitoring capability
Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and mentor junior team members

?? Key Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the design of water and sanitation infrastructure projects
Manage project delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence
Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and tender documentation
Oversee contract administration and construction monitoring
Mentor junior engineers and support team development
Engage with clients and support business development initiatives
Ensure compliance with quality management systems and industry standards

? Advantageous Experience

Knowledge of GCC, FIDIC, or NEC contracts
Exposure to PPP projects or international funding agencies
Experience in hydrology, flood line determination, or GIS tools
Postgraduate qualifications or professional memberships (SAICE, CESA, WISA)

? Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting their CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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