Geotechnical Engineer — Field Investigations & Reports

Placements24

George

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a George-based team, focusing on site investigations for construction projects in the Western Cape. You will assess ground conditions and provide data for foundation design, slope stability, and earthworks.

You will work with project managers, structural engineers, and construction teams to deliver reliable geotechnical reports, interpret findings, and integrate recommendations into project plans while complying with SA standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in geotechnical site investigations and analysis.
  • Proficiency in geotechnical software modeling and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute field investigations including soil sampling and borehole drilling.
  • Conduct laboratory testing of soil and rock samples to determine properties.
  • Perform geotechnical analyses including settlement, bearing capacity, and slope stability.
  • Prepare geotechnical reports with design recommendations.
  • Collaborate with project teams to integrate findings into plans.
  • Ensure investigations and reporting comply with industry standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Field investigations
Report writing
Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical

Tools

PLAXIS
GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join a George-based team, focusing on site investigations for construction projects in the Western Cape. You will assess ground conditions and provide data for foundation design, slope stability, and earthworks.

You will work with project managers, structural engineers, and construction teams to deliver reliable geotechnical reports, interpret findings, and integrate recommendations into project plans while complying with SA standards.

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