About the position
Hire Resolve's client, a prominent engineering consultancy renowned for delivering innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions across Africa, is currently seeking a Senior Engineer: Wastewater and Water Treatment to join their Water and Integrated Infrastructure (WIIG) & Transportation Department on a permanent basis in Gauteng.
This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned engineering professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and is passionate about addressing water scarcity challenges through advanced treatment and reclamation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage water and wastewater treatment projects from feasibility to commissioning.
- Develop innovative water reuse strategies for municipal, industrial, and agricultural applications.
- Evaluate and design advanced treatment technologies such as membrane filtration, UV disinfection, ozonation, and AOPs.
- Support the permitting, design, and implementation of water reclamation systems.
- Conduct process evaluations, feasibility assessments, and prepare detailed design reports.
- Produce and review process flow diagrams, P&IDs, and specifications.
- Oversee preparation of drawings, tender documentation, and contractor procurement.
- Provide on-site support during construction, monitor quality and ensure adherence to specifications.
- Perform and supervise commissioning and optimisation of treatment plants.
- Interface with clients through progress meetings and technical discussions.
- Prepare and manage project budgets, ensuring scope, time, and cost control.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal knowledge transfer.
- Present technical papers at conferences and write articles for publication to enhance the organisation's profile.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Requirements- Educational Qualifications:
- BSc/BEng in Chemical, Civil, or Process Engineering.
- Master’s degree in Water, Environmental, or Process Engineering is an advantage.
- Professional Registration:
- PrEng registration with ECSA is mandatory.
- Experience:
- 15–20 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment projects.
- Proven expertise in greenfield and brownfield developments.
- Practical experience with conventional and advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, including MBR, BNR, and activated sludge systems.
- Experience in potable and non-potable water reuse schemes.
- In-depth knowledge of national and international standards and regulatory frameworks (e.g., SANS, SABS).
- Proficient in contract administration under GCC and FIDIC.
- Skilled in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil Designer, Civil3D; experience with process simulation tools is advantageous.
- Strong project planning and budgeting capabilities.
Benefits
- Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today on LinkedIn, or contact Lisa [Email Address Removed].com
- 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.
Desired Skills:
- Senior Engineer: Wastewater and Water Treatment
- Senior Engineer: Wastewater and Water Treatment
- Senior Engineer: Wastewater and Water Treatment
