Civil Design Engineer; Water and Bulk water

Overview

SUMMARY: Our client is looking for a Civil Design Engineer (Water and Bulk Water) to join their team in Secunda

POSITION INFO: Roles and Responsibilities

About Us:

KBK Engineers is a dynamic consulting firm with offices located across South Africa. We are seeking a highly skilled and professionally registered Civil Design Engineer with a focus on water distribution and bulk water supply systems. The ideal candidate will have minimum 5 years of experience in civil engineering. This role involves planning, design, project management, implementation and delivery of water infrastructure projects that ensure reliable and sustainable water services.

• Plan, design, and manage water infrastructure projects, including bulk pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, pressure management systems, and reticulation networks.
• Lead the technical review and approval of engineering designs and feasibility studies for water supply projects.
• Oversee the implementation of capital works programs and maintenance strategies for water infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., planning) and external stakeholders (e.g., consultants, contractors, government agencies).
• Conduct hydraulic modeling and network analysis to optimize system performance and identify future needs.
• Prepare technical reports, project proposals, procurement documents, and council submissions.
• Ensure compliance with local, provincial/state, and national water regulations, safety standards, and engineering codes.
• Experience with the NWA and NEMA will be beneficial.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and technologists.
• Conduct field inspections, troubleshoot operational issues, and support commissioning of new infrastructure.