Geotechnical Civil Engineer - Durban Coastal Projects

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a Geotechnical Civil Engineer to contribute to coastal and marine projects. You will conduct site investigations, analyze soil and rock mechanics, and assist in designing foundations, retaining walls and other geotechnical structures for coastal development.

The role involves close collaboration with site teams, extensive fieldwork, and a focus on delivering robust, durable solutions in a demanding environment from our Durban office and at project

Qualifications

• Degree in geotechnical or civil engineering.
• Experience with site investigations and fieldwork.
• Ability to design geotechnical structures for coastal projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and assess ground conditions.
• Analyze soil and rock mechanics for coastal and marine projects.
• Design foundations, retaining walls and other geotechnical structures.
• Collaborate with site teams and provide robust engineering solutions.
• Work with the Durban office and on-site project teams.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Site investigations

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Civil foundations design

Retaining walls design

Coastal engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic engineering consultancy with a strong presence in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal , is seeking a skilled Geotechnical Civil Engineer to contribute to their expanding portfolio of coastal and marine projects. This role involves conducting site investigations, analyzing soil and rock mechanics, and designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical structures essential for coastal development and protection. The successful candidate will play a key part in assessing ground conditions, mitigating risks associated with challenging terrains, and ensuring the stability and longevity of critical infrastructure. Working within a dedicated team, you will have the opportunity to engage with diverse projects, from port expansions to coastal defenses, making a tangible impact on the region's development. This position requires extensive fieldwork and collaboration with site teams, making it an office-based and project-site-centric role. We are looking for an engineer with a passion for geotechnical challenges and a commitment to delivering robust engineering solutions in a demanding environment. This is a full-time, non-remote position based in our Durban office.