Senior Engineer: Industrial Water

Requisition ID: 96807 

Job Category: Infrastructure; Engineering 

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 

 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Discipline was established in 2010 and operates within the Water Business Practice and Business Unit. Since its establishment this discipline has experienced growth to a point where it contributes significantly to the overall business through a range of projects.

As a result of the success of the discipline, the Business Unit has a need to further grow the team in support of a range of water and waste water treatment engagements, with the inclusion of a Senior Engineer.

The successful candidate will work within the  Water and Wastewater Treatment Discipline, supporting the Water Business Unit, as well as a treatment projects within the broader Industrial, Mining and Energy Sectors.

The successful candidate should have an appreciation of Industrial Water and Wastewaater Treatment Process Design as well as other aspects of industrial water management, have experience within the sector, be willing to travel and should have an interest in developing client relationships and new business.

This role involves technical leadership, project management, team development, and client engagement, with a focus on water treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the business, including having the ability to engage with clients, and to identify and pursue potential opportunities within South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and Middle East primarily.
• Delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost and schedule.
• Promote Hatch's Industrial Water services across the Industrial Water Sector.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers within the Industrial Water team.
• Lead and contribute to engineering studies, designs, reports, and presentations.
• Manage project scope, budget, staffing, and schedules across Regional offices.
• Prepare proposals, and client communications.
• Ensure quality assurance and control throughout project execution.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks effectively and guide team members to successful project delivery.
• Explore and implement innovative water management solutions.
• Involvement in upfront concept studies, feasibility studies, testing campaigns.
• Calculations and chemistry modelling, general process engineering deliverables such as water balances, block flow diagrams, reports.
• Leading of client meetings for project scope as well as business development.
• Integration with Hatch teams on projects and business development (mining, metals, advisory, energy etc.).
• Prepare and/or review project procedures, standard specifications and design criteria.
• Engage with clients at all levels.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A recognized Chemical Engineering degree from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer registered with Engineering Council of South Africa.
• 10+ years' experience in relevant engineering design.
• Ability to manage and delegate to individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Experience with working on projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
• Good commercial and contractual understanding of both construction contracts and professional services contracts.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Good safety awareness.
• Must have Industrial Water & Waste Water Treatment process experience.
• Willing to travel to various Client site locations, valid passport.

Preferred

• Must be capable of solving Water & Waste Water Treatment problems by understanding all applicable disciplines and must be able to integrate design inputs.
• The person should preferable enjoy being client facing.
• Ideally should have an interest in Business Development.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.