Geotechnical Engineer - Hybrid (Ground & Slope Design)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Conference attendance

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a diligent Geotechnical Engineer to join the expanding engineering team. You will assess soil and rock conditions, design foundations, and perform slope stability assessments for infrastructure and mining projects, balancing fieldwork with office analysis.

Responsibilities include site investigations with drilling and sampling, geotechnical analyses for foundations and slopes, designing ground improvement and earth retention schemes, and producing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical experience with site investigation/analysis.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GEO5, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of soil/rock mechanics and foundation engineering principles.
• Experience with field instrumentation and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing to characterize soil/rock conditions.
• Perform detailed geotechnical analyses for foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and underground excavations.
• Design ground improvement techniques and earth retention systems.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with findings, recommendations, and drawings.
• Provide technical support during construction to ensure compliance with design.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Field investigations

Technical writing

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

PLAXIS

GEO5

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, South Africa, seeks a diligent Geotechnical Engineer to join the expanding engineering team. You will assess soil and rock conditions, design foundations, and perform slope stability assessments for infrastructure and mining projects, balancing fieldwork with office analysis.

Responsibilities include site investigations with drilling and sampling, geotechnical analyses for foundations and slopes, designing ground improvement and earth retention schemes, and producing