Remote Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Lead Ground & Foundations

Placements24; Pretoria; Híbrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonuses

Full remote work

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Global project exposure

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote capacity in South Africa. The role focuses on leading complex investigations, seismic analysis, and ground improvement designs across diverse infrastructure projects.

You will mentor teams remotely and collaborate with geographically dispersed stakeholders to ensure project success. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr.Eng with ECSA, and 10+ years of leadership experience in geotechnical

Formación

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• Pr.Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 10+ years of geotechnical experience including project leadership.
• Expertise in seismic analysis, ground improvement, and deep foundation design.
• Proficiency with PLAXIS, FLAC, and GeoStudio.
• Ability to manage projects remotely and communicate effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations, including planning, execution, and interpretation of site data.
• Perform advanced geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, tunneling, and earth retaining structures.
• Develop detailed geotechnical design recommendations and reports for diverse project types.
• Provide expert technical consultation and peer review for internal and external stakeholders.
• Utilize advanced geotechnical modeling software to simulate complex ground behavior.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and technicians remotely, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

Communication

Independent work

Mentoring

Educación

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng)

Herramientas

PLAXIS

FLAC

GeoStudio

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote capacity in South Africa. The role focuses on leading complex investigations, seismic analysis, and ground improvement designs across diverse infrastructure projects.

You will mentor teams remotely and collaborate with geographically dispersed stakeholders to ensure project success. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr.Eng with ECSA, and 10+ years of leadership experience in geotechnical