Senior Geotechnical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Health and retirement benefits

International and local projects

Professional development

Challenging local projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer based in Klerksdorp, South Africa, to lead investigations and design solutions for buildings, roads, and infrastructure. The role requires a deep understanding of soil and rock behavior, development of foundation designs, and managing site investigations.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience and Pr Eng registration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical investigation and design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is essential.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software packages (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio) and data analysis tools.
• Extensive knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering principles.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to manage projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil and rock mechanics data to assess site conditions and potential risks.
• Design foundations (shallow and deep), retaining structures, and earthworks for various infrastructure and building projects.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, including recommendations and design parameters.
• Provide expert advice on geotechnical engineering issues to clients and project teams.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international geotechnical standards and building codes.

Skills

Pr Eng

Geotechnical design

Site investigations

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations and design solutions from their office in Klerksdorp . This pivotal role involves assessing soil and rock conditions for a variety of construction projects, including buildings, roads, and infrastructure. You will be responsible for interpreting complex geotechnical data, developing innovative foundation designs, and managing site investigations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of ground behavior, contributing expertise to critical projects across the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and manage geotechnical site investigations, including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil and rock mechanics data to assess site conditions and potential risks.
• Design foundations (shallow and deep), retaining structures, and earthworks for various infrastructure and building projects.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, including recommendations and design parameters.
• Provide expert advice on geotechnical engineering issues to clients and project teams.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant national and international geotechnical standards and building codes.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical investigation and design.
• Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) registration is essential.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software packages (e.g., PLAXIS, GeoStudio) and data analysis tools.
• Extensive knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering principles.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills, with the ability to manage projects independently.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for international and local project involvement.
• Support for continuing professional development and specialized training.
• A stimulating work environment with challenging civil engineering projects in Klerksdorp .