Geotechnical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Advanced software access

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Geotechnical Engineer to join a fully remote team serving the Mossel Bay region and beyond. You will analyze soil and rock conditions, inform foundation design, and assess slope stability for infrastructure projects using advanced geotechnical software.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical), 5+ years of experience, and strong writing/communication for remote collaboration with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization.
• Minimum of 5 years' geotechnical investigation and design experience.
• Proficiency in PLAXIS, GeoStudio or similar.
• Experience interpreting site investigation data and lab test analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work autonomously in a remote setup.
• Excellent technical writing and communication for remote clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil and rock data to assess ground conditions for construction projects.
• Prepare geotechnical investigation reports with foundation design recommendations.
• Develop soil improvement strategies and slope stabilization designs.
• Use geotechnical software for modeling and analysis of subsurface conditions.
• Collaborate with project teams remotely, providing expert advice on geotechnical designs.
• Ensure geotechnical designs comply with codes and environmental regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Remote collaboration

Technical writing

Project communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Geotechnical Engineer to join their remote team, supporting projects throughout the Mossel Bay region and beyond. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fully remote capacity, conducting in-depth analysis of soil and rock conditions to inform foundation design and slope stability for infrastructure projects. You will utilize advanced modeling techniques and interpret field data to provide critical recommendations, contributing to the safety and longevity of construction endeavors without the need for a physical office presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze soil and rock mechanics data to assess ground conditions for various construction projects.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical investigation reports, including recommendations for foundation design and earthworks.
• Develop and implement soil improvement strategies and slope stabilization designs.
• Utilize specialized geotechnical software for modeling and analysis of subsurface conditions.
• Collaborate with project teams remotely, providing expert advice on geotechnical aspects of designs.
• Ensure all geotechnical designs comply with relevant engineering codes and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in geotechnical investigation and design.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or similar.
• Experience in interpreting site investigation data and conducting laboratory test analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setup .
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills for remote client and team interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary for a remote position.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to diverse projects without geographical constraints.
• Access to advanced geotechnical software and online professional development resources.
• A supportive virtual team environment that fosters collaboration and growth.