Senior Engineer: Wastewater and Water Treatment

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 Meyer at [email protected]
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
•  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.