Principal Civil Design Engineer; Water​/Wastewater

Overview

Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater) – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Lead Civil Engineering Design on Critical Water Infrastructure Projects. Cape Town-based role with a competitive salary in the Water/Wastewater sector.

Our client is an established engineering firm delivering high-quality projects across sectors including water, energy, and infrastructure. With a strong in-house design and engineering team, they are known for providing end-to-end solutions with a focus on innovation and value engineering. Their design division plays a key role in project delivery, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.

• Manage civil design interfaces within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Interpret and deliver technical designs in line with project specifications and Eurocode standards.
• Develop and review design calculations, CAD drawings, reports, and risk assessments.
• Embed health and safety considerations throughout the design process.
• Review subcontractor and supplier outputs for technical compliance.
• Track and manage design effort relative to budget and schedule.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure successful design integration.

• Minimum 12 years of civil engineering experience, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
• BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering with ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng).
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD and familiar with relevant industry standards.
• Strong understanding of treatment plants, pumping stations, and multidisciplinary design.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• Committed to continuous professional growth and development.