Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health benefits

Home office allowance

High-profile projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote role serving projects across South Africa. You will lead investigations, perform analyses, and guide design teams from your home office. The role requires a Masters or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, Pr.Eng.

registration with ECSA, and 10+ years of infrastructure experience. You will work with advanced software like Plaxis and GeoStudio to model soils, rocks, and foundations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive geotechnical experience in infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in numerical modeling software (e.g., Plaxis, GeoStudio).
• In-depth knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering principles.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills, adapted for remote presentations.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) registration with ECSA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations, including site characterization and laboratory testing programs.
• Perform complex geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, earth retaining structures, and tunnels.
• Develop detailed geotechnical reports and provide recommendations for design and construction.
• Review and approve geotechnical designs and calculations submitted by junior engineers.
• Advise project teams on geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Utilize advanced geotechnical software for modeling and simulation.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Numerical modelling

Report writing

Remote communication

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a fully remote position, serving projects across South Africa. This role is vital for ensuring the stability and safety of various infrastructure projects by providing expert analysis of soil and rock conditions. You will leverage advanced geotechnical software and your extensive experience to guide design teams and manage complex site investigations, all conducted within a flexible, remote-first work structure. This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled professional looking to contribute to significant projects from the comfort of their home office, benefiting from a supportive remote culture that emphasizes collaboration and technical excellence in geotechnical engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical investigations, including site characterization and laboratory testing programs.
• Perform complex geotechnical analyses for foundations, slopes, earth retaining structures, and tunnels.
• Develop detailed geotechnical reports and provide recommendations for design and construction.
• Review and approve geotechnical designs and calculations submitted by junior engineers.
• Advise project teams on geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies.
• Utilize advanced geotechnical software for modeling and simulation.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on infrastructure projects.
• Expertise in numerical modeling software (e.g., Plaxis, GeoStudio) and strong analytical capabilities.
• In-depth knowledge of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation engineering principles.
• Excellent report writing and verbal communication skills, adapted for remote presentations.
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng.) registration with ECSA is essential.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement, providing maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Involvement in high-profile and technically challenging projects.