Professional Water Engineer

Introduction

Senior Professional Engineer x2 –  Bulk Water OR Water Treatment Plant  extensive knowledge needed of either for  two separate roles.

An established Engineering Consulting company is seeking ECSA registered Professional Civil Engineers (PrEng) to join their team ASAP. These highly specialised roles offer the opportunity to lead the civil design, optimisation, and technical execution of a diverse portfolio of projects across municipal infrastructure, industrial and mining facilities, as well as informal settlement developments.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the full project life cycle, from feasibility studies and conceptual design through detailed engineering, commissioning, and plant optimisation.

These opportunities are ideally suited to strategic and people-focused engineering leaders who understands that successful engineering solutions must ultimately improve lives, enhance sustainability, and respond effectively to real-world challenges.

If you are passionate about driving technical excellence, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative water and civil engineering solutions that create lasting impact, these roles offer exciting platforms to influence critical infrastructure projects and contribute meaningfully to communities and industry alike.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for inter alia

- The design of wastewater infrastructure – bulk water or water treatment plants

- project management of multidisciplinary projects

- contract administration

- supporting construction, multi-disciplinary engineering integration

- liaison with project stakeholders

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications

• A minimum of a BSc or B Eng in Civil Engineering is required.

• A Master’s in Water and Wastewater Treatment is a strong advantage.

• A BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering will also be considered, providing you have experience in wastewater treatment design and project management. Please provide evidence on your CV of sound experience in the design and engineering of such projects.

• Experience with large scale treatment plants, reservoirs and/or bulk water

• Registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer essential.

• The roles involve site work and may require travel and work on site. A valid driver’s license (manual) is essential, own transport recommended.

Experience

• At least 5-8+ years of experience in wastewater infrastructure design, project management, with sound knowledge of treatment plants or bulk water projects

Skills

• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Excellent communication

• Strong and demonstratable technical skills in the Water Engineering space

• Strong  AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit  and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, Word and MS Project preferred

Personal Attributes

• Excellent proficiency in English (Speak, Read, Write).

• Deeply motivated by the challenge of solving complex problems to improve system efficiency and sustainability.

• Client focused (both internal and external clients).

Package & Remuneration

Attractive market related remuneration packages – highly negotiable depending on qualifications and experience

Interested?

Please submit detailed an updated CV in MS Word format ASAP!

Kindly take note

Only RSA citizens need apply for this position - must be fluent in English and understand Afrikaans to effectively participate in meetings with clients

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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