WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking employees 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. The opportunity exists for either the Cape Town or Midrand, Johannesburg office

KEY ROLE:

Graduate Civil/Chemical Engineer with a strong theoretical knowledge of the treatment process for water and wastewater and a good understanding of mechanical, electrical and control equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment to support and grow the teams water treatment capacity and capability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering Management of water and wastewater projects.
• Process design of water treatment plants, including the treatment of surface, borehole and seawater to potable standards.
• Process design of wastewater treatment plants treating wastewater to DWS standards.
• Hydraulic design of treatment plants.
• Engineering analysis.
• Mechanical and instrumentation equipment selection for treatment plants.
• Compiling of tender and contractual documents.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Upholding standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Relevant Civil/Chemical post graduate degree in water treatment/utilization/quality
• 0 – 3  years’ experience in process related field.
• ECSA Professional Engineer Candidate advantageous
• Theoretical knowledge of the treatment process for water and wastewater.
• An understanding of mechanical, electrical and control equipment associated with water and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations and legislation in the water and wastewater field.

KEY COMPETENCIES AND GENERIC SKILLS:

• Strong technical ability,
• Excellent communication skills;
• Team player;
• Strong analytical ability;
• Takes ownership and accountability with the ability to deliver requested work within deadlines;
• Be able to prioritise, work on several tasks and work under pressure