Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Hybrid Site & Design Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for site"

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a prominent engineering firm in Klerksdorp, North West. The hybrid role combines remote analysis with essential on-site site investigations and collaboration with structural, civil, and architectural teams to deliver robust geotechnical solutions.

You will lead investigations, perform analyses, prepare comprehensive reports, and mentor junior engineers. A Master's degree and Pr.Eng.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant geotechnical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret site investigations (soil borings, CPTs, in-situ testing).
• Perform geotechnical analyses for foundations, earthworks, slope stability, retaining structures.
• Develop geotechnical reports with design recommendations.
• Prepare design drawings and specifications for geotechnical works.
• Collaborate with structural/civil teams to integrate geotechnical solutions.
• Oversee geotechnical construction activities and manage budgets/schedules.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling and analysis.

Skills

Site investigations

Geotechnical design

Report writing

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) registration with ECSA

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a prominent engineering firm in Klerksdorp, North West. The hybrid role combines remote analysis with essential on-site site investigations and collaboration with structural, civil, and architectural teams to deliver robust geotechnical solutions.

You will lead investigations, perform analyses, prepare comprehensive reports, and mentor junior engineers. A Master's degree and Pr.Eng.