2 Hydraulic Engineering jobs in South Africa
Water Resources Engineer
Posted 13 days ago
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- BSc Eng (civil) / BEng (civil)
- Preferably MSc or MEng in Hydrology and Hydraulics
- 5 to 7 years relevant experience aligned with the responsibilities listed below
- Valid South African drivers license.
- Software:
- General: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, AutoCAD (Civil 3D)
- Specialised: GoldSim, PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, UPFLOOD, WRSM2005, Flo-2D, QGIS/ArcGIS, ModelMaker
- Advantageous: Programming / coding experience (Visual Basic, Python)
- Experience in the development and assessment of water balances using GoldSim is a requirement for this position.
To carry out hydrological analyses focused mainly on, but not limited to:
- Acquisition and processing of hydrological data (rainfall, runoff, evaporation)
- Hydrological parameters (e.g., MAP, MAE, MAR)
- Catchment delineation
- Surface water runoff calculations (e.g., MAR, seasonal and dry weather flows) for site-specific catchment areas
- Flood peak runoff calculations (applying industry-acceptable deterministic, statistical, empirical, and dynamic modelling methods)
- Water balance analysis and modelling (principles of conservation of mass, including dam sizing)
- Reservoir and canal routing (dynamic water level analysis)
- Floodline determination
- Surface water impact assessment
- Flood risk and flood hazard assessment
Hydraulics:
Carry out hydraulic analyses and designs focused mainly on, but not limited to:
- Water surface backwater profiling (applying the principles to be used in floodline modelling)
- Flood attenuation (whether in reservoirs or upstream of culverts, applying the principles to determine attenuated volumes, reduced release peak flows, etc.)
- Canal flow (applying hydraulic theory and principles for free surface flow)
- Spillway design (hydraulic design and optimisation with flood routing and attenuation calculations)
- Energy dissipating and erosion control structures
- Dam break analysis
Associate (Lead Engineer) | Water Resources Management
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Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.
Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East.
We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.
What kind of talent do we pursue?
We employ high performing talent with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and the broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.
About the role:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dynamic Civil Engineer in our accomplished water resources management team in Tshwane and Cape Town at an Associate level. Are you a motivated professional with the ability to inspire others, display strong leadership capabilities and are driven to make an impact for our clients, the communities we serve and the environment, then this role may be for you.
Role Responsibilities
Based on your diverse professional experience and technical knowledge your responsibilities will a combination of the following across various geographies:
- Integrated water resources planning and management.
- Prefeasibility/feasibility studies.
- Master planning.
- Hydrological analysis.
- Water resources modelling.
- Systems analysis.
- Flood risk assessment.
- Water demand analysis.
- Open channel hydraulics.
- Stormwater analysis.
- Information management systems.
- Spatial analysis.
- Data analytics.
- Stakeholder engagement.
- Facilitation of meetings and workshops.
- Training and capacity building
- Bid preparation and technical report writing.
- Leading a range of projects across southern Africa, Africa and the Middle East, you will display strong commercial acumen and will be comfortable managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Fulfilling a leadership role in the water resources management team and the broader water market within Zutari, you will take responsibility for winning work, growing client relationships and managing resources towards achieving the Water Market goals as well as the overall Zutari strategy.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc Eng/BEng in a relevant civil engineering discipline complimented by a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- At least 10 years postgraduate experience in civil engineering.
- Comprehensive project management, quality assurance and project governance experience.
- Effective planning and time management skills.
- Ability to lead, mentor and manage people and have strong inter-personal and networking skills.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to work under pressure and consistently deliver work of outstanding quality.
We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.
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