Senior Engineer - Stormwater

Senior Engineer - Stormwater

Company Description
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Job Description
As a Stormwater Senior Engineer in our Water Resources team, you will provide technical and specialist analysis and design support in the area of stormwater drainage, hydrology and flood management for a wide range of infrastructure projects including major roads, rail, mining and urban development in Africa and around the world. The appointed candidate will be based in either Cape Town or Durban, South Africa.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake:
- Hydrological analysis of storm rainfall
- Hydrological and hydraulic analysis of catchment runoff and watercourses
- Hydraulic modelling and design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, erosion/scour protection and other flood control structures
- Sustainable urban drainage system design






- Preparation of project specifications, bill of quantities and tender documentation
- Stormwater master planning and flood risk assessments
- Mentoring less experienced staff
Minimum requirements
- Eight to twelve years' experience in a similar role - essential
- Experience in hydrological studies, hydraulic analysis and design of stormwater drainage infrastructure such as culverts and bridges - advantageous
- Experience in the design of stormwater reticulation systems, culverts, erosion/scour protection, flood control structures and runoff treatment and management devices - advantageous
- Knowledge of detailed road drainage design and multi-disciplinary interfaces - advantageous.
- Experience in the use of drainage analysis and associated design software technology applications (e.g.





HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TUFLOW, PCSWMM, SewerGEMS, 12D, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS etc.) - highly advantageous
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
- Masters degree or equivalent, would be an advantage
- PrEng registration
Additional Information
About AECOM
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.





Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.






You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer,





we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10113915
Business Line: Water
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Enterprise Capabilities
Career Area: Engineering
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM SA

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