Coastal Geotechnical Engineer — Cape Town Growth & Leadership

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

International conferences

Cape Town lifestyle

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a senior Geotechnical Engineer in Cape Town to lead investigations, design foundations and model complex soil systems for coastal development. You will interpret lab tests, prepare reports, and guide a team across challenging marine environments.

Join a firm renowned for its technical expertise and environmental stewardship, offering growth, field exposure, and collaboration with clients and government bodies shaping Cape Town's coastal landscape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant geotechnical experience, coastal projects advantageous.
• Strong foundation design and soil mechanics skills; numerical modeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations including site characterization, soil sampling, and lab testing interpretation for coastal and inland projects.
• Perform foundation design and analysis for buildings, bridges, and marine installations considering challenging soil conditions.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with recommendations for site prep, earthworks and retaining structures.
• Develop and implement ground improvement strategies for specific site challenges.
• Oversee field testing and monitoring to ensure data accuracy and project compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and clients to deliver effective geotechnical solutions.
• Ensure designs adhere to South African codes and standards; conduct risk assessments for slopes and liquefaction.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to foster technical excellence.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Foundation design

Soil mechanics

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Report writing

Field investigations

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a senior Geotechnical Engineer in Cape Town to lead investigations, design foundations and model complex soil systems for coastal development. You will interpret lab tests, prepare reports, and guide a team across challenging marine environments.

Join a firm renowned for its technical expertise and environmental stewardship, offering growth, field exposure, and collaboration with clients and government bodies shaping Cape Town's coastal landscape.