Water Resources / Urban Engineer at Fosad Consulting

Job Details

• We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives.
• We value inclusion and recognize the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

Role Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will join the Urban Water Team and will be based in Cape Town, South Africa.
• He/she will be technically competent in urban stormwater and flood modelling, civil engineering design and preferably with experience of innovative solutions in water sensitive urban design (WSUD).
• Short-term project visits to African countries might be required.

Minimum Requirements

• MSc / MEng, or BSc / BEng in Civil Engineering
• MSc / MEng in Stormwater and Water Sensitive Urban Design field would be preferable
• 4 - 8 years relevant experience
• ECSA registration (advantageous)
• Excellent proficiency in English: speaking, reading, and writing.

Key skills that would typically be required relate to:

• Urban flood modelling and analysis
• Open channel flow hydraulics
• Engineering design of drainage systems
• Stormwater masterplanning
• Stakeholder engagement / facilitation of workshops
• Preparation of proposals and technical reports Additional advantageous skills include experience with other elements of the urban water cycle e.g. water conservation and demand management, non-revenue water, stormwater harvesting, and mitigation of climate change impacts and sustainability in an urban water environment.
• The ideal candidate will also demonstrate an awareness and aptitude to implement new digital technologies and tools, particularly relating to urban water management, the monitoring of stormwater, flood early warning systems and flood risk mapping.