Wastewater Engineer

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering
Reference: 2326010

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Vacancy Details

Employer: MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD

A client of ours, an established engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Wastewater Engineer to join their Cape Town office. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong technical expertise in wastewater infrastructure and treatment processes to contribute to impactful municipal and environmental projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design of wastewater and related civil engineering infrastructure

Preparation of engineering reports and contract documentation

Contract administration and site-based involvement

Project management of multidisciplinary wastewater projects

Support with Green Drop and Blue Drop compliance processes

Travel and site work as required, sometimes on short notice

Ideal Candidate Profile

Valid driver’s licence

Able to work independently and within a collaborative team

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable working in both office and field environments

Detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality technical outputs

Candidate Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

BSc / BEng / BTech in Civil Engineering

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer/Technologist, or close to registration

A Master’s in Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes is advantageous

Candidates with a BSc/BEng in Chemical Engineering will also be considered if they have appropriate wastewater design and project management experience

Experience Requirements

3–10 years’ post-graduation experience in wastewater infrastructure design and contract administration

Solid understanding of wastewater treatment processes and municipal infrastructure

Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, and Microsoft Office (including advanced Excel, Word, and MS Project)

Strong project management experience will be beneficial

Must be able to provide contactable, traceable references

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