Geotech Engineer (Pr Eng) | Johannesburg | Permanent

Edge Executive Search Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy consultancy in South Africa is seeking a Geotech Engineer to lead site investigations and provide foundation design recommendations. The ideal candidate will have 10–19 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a track record of assessing geotechnical risks and collaborating with engineering teams on large-scale projects. This position is integral to ensuring the success and safety of renewable energy developments.

Qualifications

• 10–19 years’ geotechnical engineering experience.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate geotechnical risk.
• Experience supporting engineering design for large-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site soil and sub-surface investigations.
• Develop foundation design recommendations.
• Lead geotechnical risk assessments.

Skills

Foundation design expertise

Soil investigation

Geotechnical risk assessment

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Pr Eng registration

Job description

Join a growing renewable energy engineering team driving critical infrastructure delivery across South Africa. This role offers the opportunity to shape geotechnical strategies for utility-scale assets in a rapidly expanding sector.

As the Geotech Engineer, you will lead site investigations, provide expert foundation design recommendations, and ensure geotechnical risks are identified and mitigated early in the project lifecycle. Your technical depth and engineering judgement will contribute directly to the success, safety, and longevity of renewable energy developments.

Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy operating across the renewable energy value chain. They provide advisory, design, and project support services to developers and investors and are known for high-quality technical outputs and a collaborative, delivery-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct site soil and sub-surface investigations for renewable energy technologies
• Develop foundation design recommendations based on soil and subsurface conditions
• Lead geotechnical risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies
• Integrate geotechnical findings into project design, engineering decisions, and construction documentation
• Review and validate contractor methodologies and geotechnical deliverables

What You Bring

• Pr Eng registration
• 10–19 years’ geotechnical engineering experience
• Strong foundation design and soil investigation expertise
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate geotechnical risk
• Experience supporting engineering design teams in large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects

What Success Looks Like

• Robust, defensible geotechnical recommendations that strengthen project outcomes
• Clear, timely reporting that supports design and construction decision-making
• Effective collaboration with internal and external engineering teams
• Proactive risk identification that minimises delays and optimises project performance