Civil Design Engineer Water
Western Cape, South Africa
Job Description
- Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
Competitive salary | Water/Wastewater Sector
R Eng / PR Tech is non negotiable
Ideally Cape Town-based | Willing to relocate to Cape Town
However will consider candidates outside of Cape Town to accommodate scarce skills.
About Our Client
Our client is an established engineering firm delivering high-quality projects across sectors including water, energy, and infrastructure. With a strong in-house design and engineering team, they are known for providing end-to-end solutions with a focus on innovation and value engineering. Their design division plays a key role in project delivery, from feasibility through to detailed design and construction support.
The Role: Principal Civil Design Engineer (Water/Wastewater)
This senior-level role involves leading the civil design aspects of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Based in Cape Town, the Principal Civil Design Engineer will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop compliant, high-quality designs that support delivery across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage civil design interfaces within multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Interpret and deliver technical designs in line with project specifications and Eurocode standards.
- Develop and review design calculations, CAD drawings, reports, and risk assessments.
- Embed health and safety considerations throughout the design process.
- Review subcontractor and supplier outputs for technical compliance.
- Track and manage design effort relative to budget and schedule.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across teams.
- Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure successful design integration.
- Minimum 12 years of civil engineering experience, ideally in the water/wastewater sector.
- BTech/BSc in Civil Engineering with ECSA registration (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng).
- Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD and familiar with relevant industry standards.
- Strong understanding of treatment plants, pumping stations, and multidisciplinary design.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple concurrent projects.
- Committed to continuous professional growth and development
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1478189
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned