Senior Engineer - Water
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer
Company Description
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Job Description
Job Description
As a Senior Engineer in our Water team, The Senior Engineer is a senior technical resource and delivers discipline involvement in projects and ensures effective delivery input of others. Works on detailed or routine engineering assignments involving calculations, drawings and reports etc. The role includes design development, design review, supervision, coordination and design documentation. Guides junior engineers and independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete design works.
The appointed candidate will be based in the Centurion, South Africa.
Here is what you will do:
Hydraulic modeling analysis
Surge Analysis, Transiant wave analysis
Hydraulic modelling and design of Bulk infrastructure and reticulation systems, pumpstation and reservoir designs
Preparation of project specifications, bill of quantities and tender documentation
Water and sewer master planning and flood risk assessments
Mentoring less experienced staff
Here’s what we’re looking for:
Eight to twelve years' experience in a similar role - essential
Experience in Master Planning studies, hydraulic analysis and design of bulk water and sewage infrastructure - advantageous
Experience in the design of water demand management and design of water and sewage reticulation systems, reservoirs, pump stations – advantageous
Knowledge of detailed water supply and sewage drainage design and multi-disciplinary interfaces - advantageous.
Experience in the use of surge analysis and associated design software technology applications (e.g. Bentley Hammer, waterGems, SewerGEMS, Info Works, Info Water AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS etc.) - highly advantageous
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
Masters degree or equivalent, would be an advantage
12+ years Experience
PrEng registration
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