Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Flexible, Foundation Design

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a specialized Geotechnical Engineer to join its established team. You will assess ground conditions and provide design recommendations for construction projects, ensuring structural safety and integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, at least 7 years in investigations and design, and proficiency with Plaxis or GeoStudio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in geotechnical investigations and design.
• Proficiency in Plaxis or GeoStudio.
• Strong soil/rock mechanics knowledge.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations with drilling, testing, sampling.
• Analyze geotechnical data for soil properties and bearing capacity.
• Design foundations, retaining walls and earth-supporting structures.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with design recommendations.
• Provide technical support during construction phase.
• Liaise with clients and project teams to meet geotechnical requirements.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Soil mechanics

Ground investigations

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Report writing

Client liaison

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng, is seeking a specialized Geotechnical Engineer to join its established team. You will assess ground conditions and provide design recommendations for construction projects, ensuring structural safety and integrity throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering, at least 7 years in investigations and design, and proficiency with Plaxis or GeoStudio.