Senior Geotechnical Civil Engineer: Foundations

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Development opportunities

Work in George

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Geotechnical Civil Engineer for a George, Western Cape-based role. You will oversee site investigations, analyze geotechnical data, and design foundations, slope stabilization, and retaining structures for diverse civil projects.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialization, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in GeoStudio or PLAXIS. PrEng is preferred, with a valid driver’s license and strong reporting skills.

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialization.
• PrEng registration with ECSA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of geotechnical experience.
• Strong knowledge of soil & rock mechanics and engineering geology.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as GeoStudio or PLAXIS.
• Experience with field investigations and laboratory testing.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience in the Western Cape region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations, including soil and rock sampling and testing.
• Analyze geotechnical data to assess ground conditions and identify potential hazards.
• Design foundations, retaining walls, slope stabilization measures, and other geotechnical structures.
• Prepare detailed geotechnical reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Provide expert advice on foundation design and ground improvement techniques.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure project requirements are met.
• Oversee geotechnical aspects of construction projects, including quality control and supervision.
• Develop and implement risk management plans for geotechnical challenges.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in geotechnical engineering practices and technologies.

Skills

Geotech engineering

Soil mechanics

Rock mechanics

Engineering geology

Report writing

Field investigations

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

GeoStudio

PLAXIS

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Geotechnical Civil Engineer for a George, Western Cape-based role. You will oversee site investigations, analyze geotechnical data, and design foundations, slope stabilization, and retaining structures for diverse civil projects.

The ideal candidate holds a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering with geotechnical specialization, 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in GeoStudio or PLAXIS. PrEng is preferred, with a valid driver’s license and strong reporting skills.