Wet Services Engineer
Network Engineering · Johannesburg East
Posted 7 August 2026
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Are you a skilled Wet Services Engineer with a passion for designing sustainable water infrastructure and building services? We are seeking an experienced professional to join our multidisciplinary engineering team and play a key role in delivering innovative commercial, industrial, residential, healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments. This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while collaborating with architects, developers, project managers, and other engineering disciplines. Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop wet services systems including:
- Water reticulation
- Sewer reticulation
- Stormwater management
- Internal plumbing systems
- Hot and cold water services
- Above- and below-ground drainage systems
- Rainwater harvesting systems
- Perform hydraulic calculations and engineering analysis.
- Prepare detailed engineering reports, specifications, tender documentation and technical schedules.
- Produce and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit (preferred).
- Coordinate designs with mechanical, electrical, structural and civil engineering teams.
- Conduct site inspections, attend technical meetings and oversee construction quality.
- Ensure designs comply with SANS standards, municipal requirements and relevant South African building regulations.
- Liaise with local authorities, contractors, clients and project stakeholders.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and draughtsmen.
- Support project delivery from concept through commissioning and project close-out.
Minimum Requirements
- BEng/BSc/BTech in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in wet services engineering within a consulting engineering environment.
- Proven experience in plumbing, drainage, water reticulation, sewer infrastructure and stormwater design.
- Strong understanding of SANS 10252, SANS 10254, National Building Regulations and municipal engineering standards.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
- Revit MEP experience will be advantageous.
- Valid South African driver's licence.
- Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
Please send your cv to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za