Wetland and Water Resource Civil Engineer

WSP is seeking a Wetland and Water Resource Civil Engineer to join their Water Management team in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. The successful candidate will lead and provide guidance on the design process of surface stormwater management systems, free-draining landforms, drainage channels, and river, wetland, and dam rehabilitation.

Key responsibilities:

• Design surface stormwater management infrastructure, including drainage channels, for mine, rehabilitation, and closure sites
• Develop landform models and designs, including free-draining post-mining landforms, using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Contribute to the design, rehabilitation, and implementation guidance for river and stream diversions, wetlands, dams, and other water resources
• Provide input on water components for EIAs, mine closure plans, closure costing, and mine waste management projects
• Develop hydrological models, including storm water management modelling, flood line assessment, and catchment rainfall-runoff modelling
• Undertake water balances, storm water management planning, flood risk assessment, and flood line determination, and hydrological impact assessment
• Supervise site activities and monitor construction, including site management, water use license site audits, and quality management
• Develop high-quality project and design technical reports for clients

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Degree)
• Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering (National Diploma in Civil Engineering as a minimum entry route)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in civil engineering in the mining and environmental sector
• Experience on mine closure, river and dam rehabilitation, and landform design projects, wetland engineering
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and MS Project
• Demonstrated knowledge in water resources, including hydrology, stormwater management, water balance, and Basic knowledge of the National Water Act and its regulations

Technical Skills:

• Landform modelling and design
• Surface stormwater and drainage channel design
• Understanding of river, wetland, and dam rehabilitation and of mine closure requirements
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and engineering draughting
• Understanding of hydrological processes
• Ability to prepare and manage input datasets and interface spreadsheets

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Standard benefits, including first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions
• Flexible work arrangements, including working from home, part-time work, or flexible start and finish times