Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Infrastructure Projects

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations for major infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and dams. The role emphasizes data interpretation, design recommendations, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering and Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA, with at least 8 years’ infrastructure experience and proficiency in Plaxis and GeoStudio.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA is required.
• Minimum 8 years in geotechnical projects, infrastructure focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations for infrastructure projects.
• Interpret borehole data and subsurface conditions.
• Perform foundation design, slope stability, and earth retaining analyses.
• Develop geotechnical design reports and recommendations.
• Mentor junior geotechnical staff and review designs.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Data interpretation

Report writing

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Pr.Eng. registration with ECSA

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead investigations for major infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, and dams. The role emphasizes data interpretation, design recommendations, and mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Geotechnical Engineering and Pr. Eng. registration with ECSA, with at least 8 years’ infrastructure experience and proficiency in Plaxis and GeoStudio.