Pretoria: Principal Civil Engineer (Stormwater modelling and water urban design) posted by Hire Resolve

About the Role

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

No qualifications mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.