Senior Geotechnical Civil Engineer (Hybrid, Flexible Hours)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Diverse projects

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom invites a seasoned Geotechnical Civil Engineer to join a growing team. The hybrid role blends on-site investigations with office-based design, focusing on subsurface conditions, slope stability, and foundation engineering for infrastructure projects.

You will conduct geotechnical investigations, analyze data, prepare technical reports, and support construction with foundation inspections. A 5-year track record and GeoStudio/PLAXIS proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical investigations and design experience.
• Experience with GeoStudio and PLAXIS software.
• Knowledge of soil and rock mechanics and foundation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geotechnical investigations, including soil sampling and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil and rock data to develop foundation designs and earthwork recommendations.
• Prepare geotechnical reports including slope stability analyses and seismic assessments.
• Provide technical support during construction, including foundation inspections.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate geotechnical considerations into designs.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards and regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical investigations

Foundation design

Analytical reporting

Seismic assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio (SLOPE/W, SEEP/W)

PLAXIS

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom invites a seasoned Geotechnical Civil Engineer to join a growing team. The hybrid role blends on-site investigations with office-based design, focusing on subsurface conditions, slope stability, and foundation engineering for infrastructure projects.

You will conduct geotechnical investigations, analyze data, prepare technical reports, and support construction with foundation inspections. A 5-year track record and GeoStudio/PLAXIS proficiency are highly valued.