Wetland and Water Resources Civil Engineer

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

A little more about the role…

WSP has a full-time opportunity within our Water Management team for a Wetland and Water Resource Civil Engineer, based in Midrand. The role replaces a departing team member and suits a civil and/or environmental engineer with several years of experience in mine closure, rehabilitation and surface water engineering. You will lead, give guidance and support the design process of surface stormwater management systems, free-draining landforms, drainage channels, and river, wetland and dam rehabilitation. You will also contribute to water resource assessments, water use authorizations, closure and rehabilitation planning for mining and industrial clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing surface stormwater management infrastructure, including drainage channels, for mine, rehabilitation and closure sites
• Landform modelling and design, including free-draining post-mining landforms, using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Contributing to the design, rehabilitation and implementation guidance for river and stream diversions, wetlands, dams and other water resources, including detailed design drawings in support of water use licensing applications, detailed design and design review.
• Giving input on water components for EIAs, mine closure plans, closure costing and mine waste management projects
• Technical input and understanding into water permitting projects, including water use assessments and license applications
• Developing hydrological models including storm water management modelling, flood line assessment and catchment rainfall-runoff modelling
• Undertaking water balances, storm water management planning, flood risk assessment and flood line determination, and hydrological impact assessment, taking into account climate change and extreme rainfall conditions
• Site supervision and construction monitoring, including site management, water use license site audits, measurement of works, quality management, method statements and site administration
• Developing high-quality project and design technical reports for clients
• Displaying a safety-first focus and setting a positive example by identifying and reporting hazards, near misses and incidents

• Business development.

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, including landform design and surface stormwater design;
• 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 it’s regulations;
• Experience on projects in Southern Africa; regional experience (e.g. Namibia) will be an advantage.

Technical Skills                                           

• Landform modelling and design, including free-draining post-mining landforms.
• Surface stormwater and drainage channel design.
• Understanding of river, wetland and dam rehabilitation and of mine closure requirements.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and engineering draughting, including preparing drawing books.
• Understanding of hydrological processes, stormwater generation, storage dynamics, and mine water systems.
• Ability to prepare and manage input datasets and interface spreadsheets, analyse data and interpret outputs.
• Site management, health and safety monitoring, measurement of works, quality management, reporting and site administration.

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, especially in technical documentation.
• Time management skills to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm

• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Don’t quite meet all the criteria?

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What’s in it for you?

What if we can have a work-life balance?
What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs?
What if we can be accepted for who we are?

Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives, and making time for the other things in our lives is important – be that our families, our friends, or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time, or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, let us know as part of your application. As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first-class medical cover, generous annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions. Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring

Inclusion and Diversity

Here at WSP we are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices in line with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, and actively encourage candidates from designated groups, including black people, women, and persons with disabilities, to apply. As part of our commitment to transformation and equity, we will give due consideration to affirmative action measures where applicable. 

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