Water And Sanitation Design Engineer

Location: Durban Head Office, with travel to project sites as and when required

Employment Type: Permanent

Department: Water and Sanitation

Reporting To: Water and Sanitation Business Unit Head

Kufanikiwa Consulting is seeking a suitable qualified designer responsible for planning, analysing and designing water and sanitation infrastructure from feasibility and concept development through to preliminary and detailed design, tender documentation and construction support.

The role focuses on bulk water pipelines, water distribution networks, sewer pipelines, rising mains and associated infrastructure. The candidate must be able to develop practical, cost-effective and technically sound engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable standards, specifications and project requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Undertaking feasibility, concept, preliminary and detailed designs for water and sanitation infrastructure.
• Designing bulk water pipelines, water distribution networks, gravity sewer systems and sewer rising mains.
• Performing hydraulic calculations, network analysis and modelling to assess system capacity, pressure, flow, velocity and head losses.
• Developing pipeline routes, profiles, longitudinal sections, hydraulic grade lines and construction details.
• Designing associated infrastructure, including valve chambers, manholes, pipeline crossings and other related structures.
• Preparing engineering drawings using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and IDAS.
• Using hydraulic and civil engineering design software, including Water Mate, Civil Designer or equivalent packages.
• Preparing design calculations, technical reports, specifications, schedules, bills of quantities and tender documentation.
• Reviewing survey data, geotechnical information and other specialist investigations and incorporating relevant findings into designs.
• Coordinating design information with engineers, project managers, technicians, surveyors and other engineering disciplines.
• Conducting design reviews and quality checks to ensure accuracy, completeness, constructability and compliance with applicable standards.
• Identifying design risks, technical constraints and potential clashes, and developing appropriate solutions.
• Providing technical support during procurement and construction, including responding to requests for information (RFIs), reviewing contractor submissions and assisting with the resolution of design-related issues.
• Monitoring design progress against approved project programmes and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior designers and technicians.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Diploma, BTech, BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience in civil engineering design, within the water and sanitation sector.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D and IDAS.
• Experience with Water Mate or equivalent hydraulic and civil engineering design software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials and design standards

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the below:

• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa ( Pr Techni, Pr Tech Eng or Pr Eng.)
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Own Vehicle

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong technical knowledge of water and sanitation infrastructure design.
• Practical experience in pipeline hydraulic design, profiling and modelling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, survey information and technical reports.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and technical decision‑making skills.
• Good technical report‑writing and engineering documentation skills.