Remote Lead Geotechnical Engineer - Mining & Slope Design

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,969,000 - 2,953,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, retirement plans

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer for a globally recognized mining consultancy. This remote-first role delivers expert geotechnical guidance for mining projects worldwide, with a focus on Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

You will lead investigations, risk assessments, and design work from your home office. You will mentor junior staff, ensure adherence to international standards, and collaborate with geologists and mining engineers.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical/Mining Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is highly desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive geotechnical experience in mining.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical assessment and design for open-pit and underground mining projects.
• Develop and review investigation plans, drilling, testing, and monitoring programs.
• Perform numerical modeling and analysis of slope stability and underground structures.
• Provide expert geotechnical advice and risk assessments to project teams and clients.
• Oversee preparation of reports, specifications, and design documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Ensure compliance with international geotechnical standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Slope stability

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical/Mining Engineering

PE registration (desirable)

Tools

Rocscience Suite

FLAC

Plaxis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geotechnical Engineer for a globally recognized mining consultancy. This remote-first role delivers expert geotechnical guidance for mining projects worldwide, with a focus on Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

You will lead investigations, risk assessments, and design work from your home office. You will mentor junior staff, ensure adherence to international standards, and collaborate with geologists and mining engineers.