Remote Junior Geotechnical Engineer — Growth & Mentorship

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work
Mentorship and training
Wide range of projects
Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will assist in geotechnical investigations, analyze soil/rock data, and contribute to design of stable foundations and excavations.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn in a remote-first engineering environment. Join a growing team with mentorship from experienced geotechnical engineers and exposure to mining and construction projects, while enjoying excellent

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical focus.
  • Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics and foundation principles.
  • Familiarity with GeoStudio, Plaxis or similar geotechnical software.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute geotechnical investigations including drilling and in-situ testing.
  • Analyze soil and rock data and develop soil profiles.
  • Perform slope stability, foundation, and settlement analyses using specialized software.
  • Prepare technical reports, drawings and specifications.
  • Support construction monitoring and field verification of designs.
  • Collaborate with project teams to meet geotechnical requirements.

Skills

Soil mechanics
Rock mechanics
Foundation engineering
Analytical thinking
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering - Geotechnical

Tools

GeoStudio
Plaxis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will assist in geotechnical investigations, analyze soil/rock data, and contribute to design of stable foundations and excavations.

Ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to learn in a remote-first engineering environment. Join a growing team with mentorship from experienced geotechnical engineers and exposure to mining and construction projects, while enjoying excellent

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