Senior Engineer / Technologist: Water & Sanitation
Talent Acquisition Consulting Thursday, 14 May 2026 1Job Summary
A well-established consulting engineering firm is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated professional to join its Water and Sanitation division in East London. This opportunity is suited to a professionally registered engineer/technologist — or a candidate nearing professional registration — with strong municipal infrastructure and design experience.
Minimum Requirements
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BSc / BEng / BTech (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
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Professional registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (Pr Eng or Pr Eng Tech) preferred
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Candidates within 12 months of professional registration may also be considered
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7–10 years’ relevant experience in water and sanitation projects within a consulting engineering environment
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Strong design and project experience in:
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Water reticulation
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Sewer reticulation
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Pump stations
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Bulk pipelines
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Stormwater systems
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Proficiency in:
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AutoCAD
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Civil 3D
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EPANET
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HEC-RAS
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MS Project
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Excellent report writing, communication and project coordination skills
Key Responsibilities
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Detail design of water and sanitation infrastructure projects
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Preparation of tender and contract documentation
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Construction monitoring and contract administration
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Hydrological investigations and flood line determination
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Project management, budgeting and client liaison
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Mentoring and supervising junior technical staff
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Supporting business development and proposal preparation
Advantageous Experience
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GCC / FIDIC / NEC contract knowledge
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Water and wastewater treatment plant exposure
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PPP project experience
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International funding agency project exposure
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Membership with industry bodies such as:
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Consulting Engineers South Africa
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South African Institution of Civil Engineering
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Water Institute of Southern Africa
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Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful municipal infrastructure projects within a collaborative engineering environment, while contributing to sustainable water and sanitation solutions across the region.
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