Geotechnical Engineer - Richards Bay Port & Coastal

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Placements24 invites a seasoned Geotechnical Engineer to join a premier engineering consultancy in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will assess ground conditions, design foundations for port and coastal structures, and support dredging and offshore facilities in a challenging marine setting.

The role requires a Master's degree, Pr Eng with ECSA, 7+ years in port/coastal projects, and experience with PLAXIS or GeoStudio.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
Professional registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng).
Minimum of 7 years of geotechnical experience, with port/coastal projects.
Experience with PLAXIS and GeoStudio.
Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise site investigations (drilling, in-situ testing, lab testing).
Analyze geotechnical data to determine soil properties and ground behaviour.
Design foundations for port structures (piles, rafts, shallow foundations).
Perform stability analyses for slopes, embankments, retaining structures.
Develop geotechnical reports and recommendations for design and construction.
Liaise with clients, project managers, and construction teams.
Oversee the implementation of geotechnical solutions during construction.
Assess risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Utilize geotechnical software for analysis and modeling.
Stay updated with marine geotechnical best practices.