Principal Civil Engineer (Stormwater modelling and water urban design)
Hire Resolve
Pretoria, Gauteng
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Posted 28 March 2024

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Job Description

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.

Qualifications:
  • 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


Contact Hire Resolve for you next career-changing move.

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Alyssa Marson, Tameaka Futcher, Elma Pelser, Henker Harmse, Chandre Cordier or Wernardt Snyman at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

 

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.