Geotechnical Engineer - Site Investigation

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Geotechnical Engineer in Cape Town to evaluate subsurface conditions and design foundations for infrastructure and buildings. The role blends fieldwork with office analysis and requires collaboration with site teams and design engineers. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree with geotechnical emphasis, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in PLAXIS and GeoStudio.

Pr. Eng. registration is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• Minimum 5 years of geotechnical investigations and design.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute subsurface investigations (soil borings, CPTs, geophysical surveys).
• Perform geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes and earthworks.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with design recommendations.
• Oversee earthworks and foundation activities on site.
• Collaborate with PMs, clients and contractors on geotechnical issues.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Field investigations

Project management

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Geotechnical Engineer to join their growing team in Cape Town . You will play a crucial role in evaluating subsurface conditions and designing foundations and earthworks for a variety of infrastructure and building projects. This role involves a blend of fieldwork and office-based analysis, requiring you to work collaboratively with site teams and design engineers. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of soil mechanics and rock mechanics, contributing to the successful execution of projects across the Western Cape and beyond, in a dynamic and supportive engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute subsurface investigations, including soil borings, CPTs, and geophysical surveys.
• Perform detailed geotechnical analyses for foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and other geotechnical structures.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, including recommendations for design and construction.
• Oversee construction activities related to earthworks, foundation installations, and ground improvement.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and contractors to address geotechnical challenges and ensure project success.
• Utilize specialized geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in geotechnical investigations and design.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio, or similar.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and site investigation techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in both field and office settings.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and further specialization.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and home-based work.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging and impactful projects in the Cape Town region.