Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Foundations & Slopes

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary

Home office stipend

Online training

Professional development

Global projects

Flexible hours

Team events

Annual leave

Engineering resources library

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical analyses and design within a fully remote team across South Africa. You will oversee foundations, slope stability, site characterization, and develop robust recommendations while coordinating with clients and project managers online. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, is Pr.

Eng. with ECSA preferred, and brings 9+ years of experience in design and analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• Pr. Eng. with ECSA highly preferred.
• Minimum 9 years of geotechnical experience including design and analysis.
• Proficiency in GeoStudio, Plaxis, RocScience and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced geotechnical analyses for foundations, retaining walls, slopes, and underground structures.
• Interpret geotechnical investigation data and prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports with design recommendations.
• Oversee the design of shallow and deep foundation systems for various project types.
• Perform slope stability analyses and develop mitigation strategies for problematic terrain.
• Manage multiple geotechnical projects concurrently, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project managers, and other engineering disciplines through virtual channels.
• Review and approve geotechnical designs, calculations, and technical documents prepared by others.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant South African national standards and international best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers remotely.
• Stay current with advancements in geotechnical engineering software and methodologies.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Client communication

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Plaxis

RocScience

CAD packages

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead complex geotechnical analyses and design within a fully remote team across South Africa. You will oversee foundations, slope stability, site characterization, and develop robust recommendations while coordinating with clients and project managers online. The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, is Pr.

Eng. with ECSA preferred, and brings 9+ years of experience in design and analysis.