Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Global Projects

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work
Flexible hours
Health and wellness benefits
Professional development budget
International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead remote-scale projects for infrastructure and development worldwide. The role emphasizes high-level geotechnical consultation, complex data interpretation, and clear client communication across time zones.

You will work independently from a remote setting, applying advanced software (Plaxis, GeoStudio) and strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics to deliver robust design recommendations.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of extensive geotechnical investigation, analysis and design.
  • Proficiency in Plaxis and GeoStudio; strong data interpretation.
  • Solid understanding of soil and rock mechanics; remote work capable.
  • Clear, actionable recommendations and strong report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert geotechnical advice and analysis for diverse projects.
  • Interpret boreholes, CPTs and geophysical data to assess conditions.
  • Develop geotechnical design reports, risk assessments and mitigations.
  • Advise on foundations, slope stabilization and earth retention systems.
  • Collaborate remotely with managers, engineers and clients across time zones.
  • Stay updated on geotechnical methods and contribute knowledge sharing.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis
Site investigation interpretation
Remote collaboration
Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis
GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead remote-scale projects for infrastructure and development worldwide. The role emphasizes high-level geotechnical consultation, complex data interpretation, and clear client communication across time zones.

You will work independently from a remote setting, applying advanced software (Plaxis, GeoStudio) and strong knowledge of soil and rock mechanics to deliver robust design recommendations.

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