Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Dam & Foundation Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.000.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional growth

Landmark projects

Bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to support major infrastructure projects, including earthworks, dam foundations, and slope stability analysis. You will conduct site investigations and deliver comprehensive geotechnical design reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, is registered with ECSA as Pr. Eng./P.Eng., and has 10+ years of experience with PLAXIS or GEOSTUDIO.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or P.Eng.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant geotechnical investigations and design experience.
• Experience in dam engineering, large foundation design and slope stability analysis.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute detailed geotechnical investigations including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil and rock properties, perform lab testing and interpret results.
• Conduct complex geotechnical analyses such as slope stability and foundation settlement.
• Develop geotechnical design reports and recommendations for foundations and earthworks.
• Prepare technical specs for geotechnical works and contribute to tender docs.
• Provide guidance during construction and liaise with clients and project teams.
• Stay updated with latest geotechnical practices and peer-review designs.

Kenntnisse

Geotechnical analysis

Site investigations

Project management

Report writing

Dam engineering

Slope stability

Ausbildung

Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng. or P.Eng.

Tools

PLAXIS

GEOSTUDIO

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga to support major infrastructure projects, including earthworks, dam foundations, and slope stability analysis. You will conduct site investigations and deliver comprehensive geotechnical design reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, is registered with ECSA as Pr. Eng./P.Eng., and has 10+ years of experience with PLAXIS or GEOSTUDIO.