Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development allowance

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a remote, international engineering consultancy. You will provide expert geotechnical analysis and design solutions for infrastructure, mining, and industrial projects, with emphasis on Richards Bay and global opportunities.

You will conduct investigations, perform numerical modeling, advise on foundation design, prepare reports, and liaise with clients and project teams while leading and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Professional registration (PE) strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of geotechnical engineering experience across diverse projects.
• Extensive experience with geotechnical software such as Plaxis, GeoStudio, FLAC.
• Proven ability to manage remote projects, budgets, and client relationships.
• Strong site investigation techniques and laboratory testing knowledge.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a virtual team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations and interpret soil/rock data.
• Perform advanced numerical modeling for slope stability, settlement, and seismic response.
• Provide expert foundation design guidance for buildings, bridges, and dams.
• Develop geotechnical reports, specs, and design recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, PMs and construction teams to ensure practical designs.
• Review and mentor junior geotechnical engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to development of new geotechnical methods and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with geotechnical standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple geotechnical projects from proposal to completion.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Numerical modeling

Report writing

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional registration (PE)

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected international engineering consultancy, is expanding its geotechnical division and is seeking an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their remote team. This role will primarily focus on providing expert geotechnical analysis and design solutions for a range of projects, including large-scale infrastructure, mining, and industrial developments, with a particular emphasis on projects in the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region and globally. You will be instrumental in assessing ground conditions, advising on foundation design, slope stability, and earthworks. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated geotechnical expert to work from home and make a significant impact on critical engineering endeavors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations and interpret soil and rock mechanics data.
• Perform advanced numerical modeling for slope stability, settlement analysis, and seismic response.
• Provide expert advice on foundation design for various structures, including buildings, bridges, and dams.
• Develop geotechnical reports, specifications, and design recommendations.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, and construction teams to ensure geotechnical designs are practical and implementable.
• Oversee and review the work of junior geotechnical engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to the development of new geotechnical methodologies and technologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant geotechnical standards and best practices.
• Manage multiple geotechnical projects concurrently from proposal stage to completion.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent professional registration is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, covering diverse project types.
• Extensive experience with geotechnical software such as Plaxis, GeoStudio, FLAC, or similar.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and client relationships remotely.
• Strong understanding of site investigation techniques and laboratory testing.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a virtual team environment.
• Must be able to support projects located in or near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, while working remotely from any location.
• Must possess a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with potential for performance bonuses.
• Flexible work hours and a fully remote working arrangement.
• Generous professional development allowance and opportunities for conference attendance.
• Involvement in complex and high-profile international projects.
• Opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical engineering within a leading firm.
• Access to cutting-edge software and technologies.