Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Large Developments

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive package and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a fully remote team delivering geotechnical solutions for large-scale developments across diverse terrains. You will lead investigations, develop designs, and provide technical leadership from a remote location.

Applicants should have a Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr.Eng with ECSA, and 9+ years of experience with PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and FLAC. Remote work enables global collaboration with client teams.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of geotechnical engineering experience focusing on large-scale developments.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• Strong skills in numerical modeling and soil-structure interaction.”

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations and design for complex and large-scale development projects.
• Develop reports and foundation designs (deep and shallow) and ground improvement strategies.
• Perform advanced numerical modeling and analysis of soil-structure interaction using specialized software.
• Mentor junior geotechnical engineers and provide remote technical leadership.
• Ensure compliance with relevant design codes and standards and communicate with clients.

Skills

9+ years geotechnical experience

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr.Eng with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS 2D/3D

GeoStudio

FLAC

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a fully remote team delivering geotechnical solutions for large-scale developments across diverse terrains. You will lead investigations, develop designs, and provide technical leadership from a remote location.

Applicants should have a Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr.Eng with ECSA, and 9+ years of experience with PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and FLAC. Remote work enables global collaboration with client teams.