Civil/ Waste Water Engineer at Task Information Technology (Task IT)

Duties for the Civil/ Waste Water Engineer Job

• Develop plans for new water resources or water efficiency programs.
• Design water distribution systems for potable or non-potable water.
• Design sludge treatment plants.
• Provide technical support on water resource or treatment issues to government agencies.
• Conduct water quality studies to identify and characterize water pollutant sources.
• Identify design alternatives for the development of new water resources.
• Gather and analyze water use data to forecast water demand.
• Write technical reports or publications related to water resources development or water use efficiency.
• Analyze and recommend sludge treatment or disposal methods.
• Design water run-off collection networks, water supply channels, or water supply system networks.
• Design water or wastewater lift stations, including water wells.
• Review and critique proposals, plans, or designs related to water or wastewater treatment systems.
• Provide technical direction or supervision to junior engineers, engineering or computer-aided design (CAD) technicians, or other technical personnel.
• Design or select equipment for use in wastewater processing to ensure compliance with government standards.
• Perform hydrological analyses, using three-dimensional simulation software, to model the movement of water or forecast the dispersion of chemical pollutants in the water supply.
• Perform hydraulic analyses of water supply systems or water distribution networks to model flow characteristics, test for pressure losses, or to identify opportunities to mitigate risks and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee the construction of decentralized or on-site wastewater treatment systems, including reclaimed water facilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply systems, run-off collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
• Conduct environmental impact studies related to water and wastewater collection, treatment, or distribution.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for the construction of water supply systems, run-off collection networks, water and wastewater treatment plants, or wastewater collection systems.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

Civil/ Waste Water Engineer Job Qualifications

• First University degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Water Engineering or other related discipline;
• A post graduate qualification in waste water management;
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline would be preferred;
• Relevant professional experience of Five (5) years, two of which should have been at managerial level preferably;
• Prior experience or familiarity with assignment would be a distinct advantage;
• Good spoken and written English and relevant computer skills.
• Full respect for client/organization confidentiality.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and respect for people with special needs and other vulnerability.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.
• Experience in managing a team;
• Excellent analysis and reporting, communication and organization skills;
• Respect for applicable rules and procedures;
• Ethical and transparent decision-making;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure;