Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Hybrid, Lead & Mentor

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Port Elizabeth-based practice. You will lead site investigations, analyze soil and rock mechanics, and design foundations for a range of projects from commercial buildings to infrastructure.

The role blends fieldwork with advanced office analysis and client interaction. Ideal candidates hold a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, 8+ years of relevant experience, and professional registration with

Qualifications

• BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus required.
• Professional registration with ECSA (Pr.Eng. or Pr.Tech.Eng.) preferred.
• 8+ years of geotechnical investigation and design experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise geotechnical site investigations including sampling and drilling.
• Analyze soil/rock data and design shallow and deep foundations.
• Perform slope stability analyses and landslide remediation design.
• Assess seismic hazards and advise on earthquake-resistant designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development efforts.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Education

BEng or BSc in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization

Tools

PLAXIS

GEO5

SLOPE/W

SEEP/W

Job description

Placements24 invites an experienced Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their Port Elizabeth-based practice. You will lead site investigations, analyze soil and rock mechanics, and design foundations for a range of projects from commercial buildings to infrastructure.

The role blends fieldwork with advanced office analysis and client interaction. Ideal candidates hold a BEng/BSc in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, 8+ years of relevant experience, and professional registration with