Principal Civil Engineer; Stormwater modelling and water urban design
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-07
Listing for:
Hire Resolve
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-10-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title:
Principal Civil Engineer - Stormwater Modelling and Urban Water Design
Location:
Pretoria, South Africa
Hire Resolve's client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Pretoria. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth of a senior engineer and the chance to work on challenging projects in stormwater modelling and water urban design. The successful candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of engineering solutions for water and urban infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities:- Proficient in urban stormwater management, flood risk assessments, hydraulic analysis, and the design of urban water engineering solutions.
- Specific expertise in urban flood modeling and analysis, open channel flow hydraulics, flood protection and erosion control measures, stormwater design, and master planning.
- Experience in and an understanding of the importance of nature-based solutions for enhancing flood resilience and adaptation.
- Excellent skills in writing technical reports, including the ability to clearly communicate complex information, analyze data effectively, and present findings in a comprehensive and organized manner.
- Highly effective in planning and managing time to ensure efficient completion of tasks and projects.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and networking skills, fostering positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders, ultimately contributing to a thriving and productive work environment.
- An understanding of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) as an engineering design approach that integrates various elements of the urban water cycle.
- Extensive experience in hydrological and hydraulic modeling (1D and 2D) and geospatial analysis software.
- Strong project management skills, including financial and time management, people management, and experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS) in a consulting environment.
- Occasional short-term project visits to African and Middle Eastern countries may be required.
- Bachelor's degree (BSc/BEng) in Civil Engineering or related field minimum but Master's degree is preferred
- Professional registration with the ECSA
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in stormwater modelling and water urban design or related fields
- Advanced knowledge of industry software for stormwater modelling and analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Experience in preparing and reviewing technical reports and specifications
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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