Senior Engineer / Engineer: Water Services

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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.