Senior Geotechnical Engineer: Foundation Design Expert

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves conducting site investigations, assessing soils, and advising on foundation designs for diverse construction projects to ensure safety and structural integrity.

You will prepare detailed geotechnical reports, design various foundations, and oversee construction while collaborating with clients and contractors. A strong background in soil/rock mechanics and proficient use of GeoStudio/Plaxis are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Geotechnical specialization.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr. Eng.) is required.
• 7+ years of practical geotechnical investigations experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct site investigations including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
• Analyze soil and rock data to determine foundation design parameters.
• Prepare geotechnical reports with foundation type recommendations and settlement analysis.
• Design shallow and deep foundations (pad footings, raft, piles, piers).
• Oversee foundation construction and ensure design compliance.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders on geotechnical issues.
• Develop mitigation strategies for ground-related hazards.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.
• Stay updated on geotechnical standards and technologies.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Site investigations

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

GeoStudio

Plaxis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer in Tembisa, Gauteng. The role involves conducting site investigations, assessing soils, and advising on foundation designs for diverse construction projects to ensure safety and structural integrity.

You will prepare detailed geotechnical reports, design various foundations, and oversee construction while collaborating with clients and contractors. A strong background in soil/rock mechanics and proficient use of GeoStudio/Plaxis are essential.