Water Resources Engineer

2 weeks ago


Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placement Point Full time
Job Title: Engineering Hydrologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Hydrologist to join our team at Placement Point. As a key member of our water resources team, you will play a crucial role in developing national and regional water balance plans, assessing water availability, and conducting analysis to determine water resources yield and plan for sustainable utilization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with our team to develop national and regional water balance plans
  • Assess water availability, allocation, and distribution
  • Conduct analysis to determine water resources yield and plan for sustainable utilization
  • Evaluate water availability for various uses
  • Perform catchment hydrology assessments, including rainfall-runoff modeling
  • Develop design flood hydrology models
  • Assess flood risk and design appropriate mitigation measures
  • Utilize hydraulic models to analyze water flow, flood routing, and drainage systems
  • Optimize stormwater management infrastructure
  • Create conceptual designs for stormwater infrastructure
  • Size stormwater conveyance systems and storage facilities
  • Evaluate flood risk in various scenarios
  • Determine flood lines and floodplain boundaries
  • Calculate water and salt balances for specific catchments
  • Understand the movement and distribution of water within the system
  • Prepare comprehensive scientific reports related to hydrological studies and findings
Requirements:
  • Matric (Grade 12) BSc Eng (Civil) or BSc Hydrology (Hons)
  • Relevant engineering or hydrology degree
  • Professional Registration: Current registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) or plans to register as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) within the next 3 years
  • Proficient in using typical modeling systems (ACRU, Pitman, PC SWMM, WRYM, WRPM, HEC-RAS, GoldSim, WEAP, SWAT, Mike modeling, and DSS tools) and GIS for water-related assessments
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hydrological Modeling and Planning: Demonstrated experience in hydrological modeling, water resources planning, flood determination, and water balance analysis
  • Professional Registration: Holds or plans to register as a Professional Natural Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) or Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) within the next 3 years
  • Multidisciplinary Studies: Experience in multidisciplinary water-related studies, including national and regional water planning studies and individual water infrastructure project feasibility studies
  • Climate Change Assessment: Familiarity with assessing potential impacts of climate change on water resources and supply
  • Proficient in designing drainage structures
  • Knowledge of water quality analysis for mining and industrial clients
  • Skilled in training and capacity building
  • Hydro-Informatics Systems: Involved in the development of hydro-informatics systems and hydrological databases
  • Experience in designing and implementing hydrological gauging networks
  • Computer Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and MS Project is required
  • Strong technical skills in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Rubicon, and HDM4


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