Water Engineer

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SLR Consulting is seeking a Water Engineer in Accra to design water and sewage infrastructure. The role involves engineering calculations, project management, and client engagement. Candidates need 12+ years experience, professional registration with GhIE, and Africa work experience.

• 12+ years of experience required
• Professional registration with GhIE required
• Work experience in Africa essential
• Full-time position in Accra

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Water Engineer SLR Consulting · Accra, Greater Accra Full-time Any experience Posted 11 hours ago Share Job Overview Salary Salary negotiable Vacancies 1 Deadline Open Job Type Full-time Location Accra, Greater Accra Apply on Company Site Want to track your applications, save jobs, and get alerts? Create a free account Want faster job alerts? Join our Telegram channel for fresh Ghana jobs, urgent openings, and National Service updates the moment they land. Join Telegram Job Description SLR is in the process of growing our footprint around the globe, and as such, we are continuously looking for talented people to join our team who would add value to Our Business. We are recognised as one of the global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions, helping our clients to achieve their sustainability goals. SLR has over 100 offices in 13 different countries across the world, and we actively encourage collaboration and learning between the many disciplines and services we offer globally. At SLR, you can expect a flexible and supportive 'One Team’ culture that sits at the heart of our business and ensures that we offer a rewarding place to work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and specialists on interesting projects and be part of a team that makes a difference. Job Purpose As a Civil/Mechanical Engineer, you will be a key part of our multidisciplinary team of technical specialists, delivering projects in close partnership with clients and contractors. You will form part of the technical design team undertaking innovative and sustainable solutions to address conveyance of waste and sewage disposal across our client’s water networks for Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluids, design of public and private infrastructure, design of hydraulic systems and other civil engineering projects. In This Role You Will Be Responsible For Developing engineering solutions with your direct line manager/team Producing design engineering calculations, specifications, bill of quantities, datasheets, drawings and reports Supporting continuous improvement of procedures and processes to drive efficiency and innovation, contributing to the application of our digital engineering initiatives Engaging regularly with the Client and stakeholders to build and maintain positive collaborative relationships Working collaboratively across disciplines to ensure the efficient delivery of projects within teams’ portfolio Assisting with project management and ensuring project documentation control. Providing guidance and supporting the development of less experienced staff Candidate Specification We are seeking a motivated Engineer with the following attributes: Civil or Mechanical Engineering background. Minimum 12+ years relevant working as a Civil/ Mechanical Engineer, with at least 5 years of that being in a senior role managing projects. Work experience in Africa is essential. Professionally registered with the Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) or an equivalent recognized professional body. Experience in fieldwork including site surveys and investigations, surface and ground water sampling, drilling, pumping tests and other fieldwork. Experience in the extractive industries such as mining and oil and gas would be beneficial but not a prerequisite. Demonstrable experience in business development, including cultivating client relationships, sourcing new opportunities, and successful development of technical and financial proposals. Must be able to manage projects or components of projects, take responsibility for resource allocation, liaise with clients, specialists and authorities, manage quality assurance/client feedback and ensure he/she meets budgetary, quality, safety and timeframe targets, while exceeding client expectations. Interested in clean/potable water pipeline design, non-Newtonian applications such as slurries and pumping/booster stations and/or wastewater network and associated infrastructure design. A working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment process design, geotechnical engineering, structural design and hydraulics. Strong understanding of designers’ responsibilities under construction design, health and safety, and regulatory frameworks, with the ability to ensure compliance with quality standards. Proactive approach, with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios Highly developed collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts logically and effectively in oral and written formats to multidisciplinary teams and external clients. Evident drive to pursue continuous professional development and maintain a strong understanding of current and emerging technical trends and solutions Desirable Able to travel to other offices and sites, as required Have a valid driver’s license. Have a valid passport and be willing to travel into Africa, with the notion to be flexible to travel overseas (up to six weeks per trip) would be advantageous to help support our international workload Have demonstrable experience in the mining or infrastructural sector Have experience with specialist software such as CAD Civil 3D, PCSWMM, GoldSim etc and/or other water modelling software Fluent written and verbal English. Competent with MS Office suite of programs. Ability to work on own initiative on technical and business matters and manage their own time. SLR’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion. 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