Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Global Foundations

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Performance bonuses

Medical aid & retirement provisions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on complex foundation design for international projects across high-rise structures, offshore works, and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead investigations, analyses, and reporting while mentoring remote teams from anywhere in South Africa.

The position requires a Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, PE registration, and 10+ years of experience with deep and shallow

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent international registration is essential.
• Minimum 10 years of specialized geotechnical experience with complex foundation design.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale international foundation projects.
• Experience with international codes and standards (Eurocode, ACI, etc.).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<15%).

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigation and design of complex foundations (deep and shallow).
• Conduct advanced analyses: seismic, soil-structure interaction, settlement predictions.
• Develop reports, design documentation, and tender specs for international clients.
• Provide QA and mentorship for junior engineers across remote teams.
• Collaborate virtually with project managers, structural engineers, and clients across time zones.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies for challenging conditions.
• Utilize PLAXIS, FLAC, LPILE and other numerical modeling tools.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

LPILE

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role focused on complex foundation design for international projects across high-rise structures, offshore works, and critical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will lead investigations, analyses, and reporting while mentoring remote teams from anywhere in South Africa.

The position requires a Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, PE registration, and 10+ years of experience with deep and shallow