Water Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES028926/KM

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Water Engineer

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering consulting firm seeking a talented Water Engineer to join their Pietermaritzburg office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale water, sanitation, waste management, and infrastructure projects while contributing to the development of sustainable engineering solutions.

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Description: As a Water Engineer , you will be responsible for the planning, design, rehabilitation, and implementation of water, sanitation, energy, and waste management infrastructure projects. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, delivering innovative and technically sound engineering solutions while ensuring projects are completed to the highest quality standards, within budget, and according to programme requirements. The successful candidate will be involved in engineering design, project management, client liaison, construction administration, technical reporting, feasibility studies, and sustainable infrastructure development across various municipal and industrial projects. Education: BSc or BTech in Civil Engineering or related field Master's Degree in Water Engineering advantageous Registered as a Candidate Engineer (Cand Pr Eng or Cand Pr Tech Eng) with ECSA Valid driver's license Job Experience & Skills Required: Minimum 3-5 years post-graduate experience within the water infrastructure sector Experience with Water Treatment Works assessments and refurbishment projects Design experience in bulk water supply and reticulation infrastructure Exposure to water infrastructure rehabilitation and upgrade projects Knowledge of Integrated Waste Management Plans (IWMPs) and waste management planning Experience compiling feasibility studies and business plans Project management and construction administration experience Strong technical report writing and stakeholder engagement capabilities Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, GIS, and MS Office Ability to prepare tender and contract documentation Key Competencies: Engineering design and technical problem-solving Client relationship and stakeholder management Quality assurance and compliance management Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strategic thinking and project planning Ability to mentor and support junior engineers Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement Strong analytical and reporting capabilities Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams Understanding of relevant engineering legislation, OHS requirements, and industry standards Apply now! For more engineering jobs, please visit If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. Please send CV to

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