Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer — Mining Projects

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Annual performance bonus

Flexible working hours

International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead critical mining geotechnical projects. You will guide project teams, mentor juniors, and apply best practices in slope stability, ground control, and risk management from anywhere in the world.

With a minimum of 10 years in mining geotechnical work and proficiency in Rocscience GeoStudio FLAC, you will collaborate with site teams and project managers to integrate geotechnical considerations into mine planning, delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geotechnical, Civil, or Mining Engineering.
• 10+ years in geotechnical engineering within mining (underground/open-pit).
• Expertise in slope stability, rock/soil mechanics, and numerical modeling.
• Experience leading projects and managing technical teams.
• Proficiency with Rocscience, GeoStudio, FLAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations and analyses for mining projects.
• Develop and review geotechnical designs for excavations and slopes.
• Conduct risk assessments of geological hazards and ground control.
• Provide guidance on ground support systems and seismic monitoring.
• Mentor a team of geotechnical engineers and technicians.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Remote communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geotechnical Engineering

Civil or Mining Engineering

Tools

Rocscience

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer to spearhead critical mining geotechnical projects. You will guide project teams, mentor juniors, and apply best practices in slope stability, ground control, and risk management from anywhere in the world.

With a minimum of 10 years in mining geotechnical work and proficiency in Rocscience GeoStudio FLAC, you will collaborate with site teams and project managers to integrate geotechnical considerations into mine planning, delivering