Engineer - Stormwater Engineer - Stormwater AECOM In-person Ca

Job Description

As a Candidate Stormwater Engineer in our Stormwater team, you will provide technical and specialist analysis and design support in stormwater drainage, hydrology, and flood management for a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roads, railways, and urban developments across Africa and globally. The successful candidate will be based in Cape Town or Durban, South Africa.

The successful applicant will be expected to undertake:

• Hydrological analysis of storm rainfall events
• Hydrological and hydraulic analysis of catchment runoff and watercourses
• Hydraulic modelling and design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, scour protection, and other flood control structures
• Design of sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS)
• Preparation of project specifications, bills of quantities, and tender documentation
• Stormwater master planning and flood risk assessments
• Road drainage and hydraulic design of major and minor structures

• 0–3 years of experience in a similar role – essential
• Experience in hydrological studies, hydraulic analysis, and design of stormwater infrastructure such as culverts and bridges – advantageous
• Experience in designing stormwater reticulation systems, scour protection, flood control structures, and runoff treatment and management devices – advantageous
• Familiarity with detailed road drainage design and multi-disciplinary interfaces – advantageous
• Proficiency in drainage analysis and design software (e.g., HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, PCSWMM, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS) – highly advantageous
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public‑and‑private‑sector clients trust us to solve their most complex ...