Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations & Slopes

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle provided for site work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialist consultancy in Queenstown. You will lead geotechnical investigations, analyze soil and rock conditions, and prepare comprehensive design reports for foundations, slopes, and earthworks.

The role emphasizes independent field work, collaboration with engineering teams, and delivering compliant solutions across projects in the Eastern Cape region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization.
• Engineer with strong soil/rock mechanics and foundation design knowledge.
• Experience planning and managing site investigations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise geotechnical site investigations including drilling and CPTs.
• Interpret soil test results and perform laboratory testing analysis.
• Perform geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, and earth retaining structures.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation reports and design recommendations.
• Develop drawings and specs for foundation systems and earthworks.
• Provide technical support to construction teams during execution.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulators on geotechnical matters.
• Ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Use geotechnical software for analysis and modelling.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor construction and verify design compliance.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Report writing

Independent work

Education

BEng/BSc Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration (desirable)

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio Suite

Civil 3D

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to join a specialist consultancy in Queenstown. You will lead geotechnical investigations, analyze soil and rock conditions, and prepare comprehensive design reports for foundations, slopes, and earthworks.

The role emphasizes independent field work, collaboration with engineering teams, and delivering compliant solutions across projects in the Eastern Cape region.