Remote Civil Engineer - Geotechnical Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Health insurance

Vision/Dental insurance

Flexible working hours

Professional development

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a specialized Remote Civil Engineer with a Geotechnical focus to join our technical team from a remote location. You will conduct advanced soil and rock mechanics analysis, foundation design, and slope stability assessments for diverse infrastructure projects.

The role requires strong analytical skills, meticulous reporting, and clear communication with project teams and clients via digital channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical specialization.
• Minimum 4 years of geotechnical analysis and design experience.
• Proficiency in geotechnical modeling and analysis software.
• Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics, and foundation engineering.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed geotechnical analyses including foundation design, settlement calculations, and slope stability assessments.
• Interpret subsurface investigation data (borehole logs, CPTs, and lab tests).
• Develop geotechnical recommendations and reports for diverse civil projects.
• Utilize geotechnical software (PLAXIS, GeoStudio) for modeling and analysis.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, structural engineers, and construction teams.
• Ensure analyses and recommendations comply with industry standards and safety regulations.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Soil mechanics

Foundation engineering

Remote collaboration

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical specialization

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a specialized Remote Civil Engineer with a focus on Geotechnical Analysis to join their technical team. This position involves providing expert analysis of soil and rock mechanics, foundation design, and slope stability from a remote location. You will work on a variety of projects, utilizing advanced software and data to provide critical insights for safe and effective infrastructure development. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex geotechnical findings clearly to project teams and clients through digital channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed geotechnical analyses, including foundation design, settlement calculations, and slope stability assessments.
• Interpret subsurface investigation data, including borehole logs, CPTs, and laboratory test results.
• Develop geotechnical recommendations and reports for a wide range of civil engineering projects.
• Utilize specialized geotechnical software (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio) for modeling and analysis.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, structural engineers, and construction teams to integrate geotechnical findings.
• Ensure all analyses and recommendations comply with relevant industry standards and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in geotechnical analysis and design.
• Proficiency in geotechnical modeling and analysis software.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration and report writing.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and remote work benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible working hours and the convenience of working from home.
• Opportunities for professional development and specialization in geotechnical engineering.
• Access to cutting-edge geotechnical software and digital collaboration tools.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.