Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Lead Major Infrastructure

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance and retirement

Professional growth and training

Work on high-profile projects

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen its infrastructure team in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead investigations, supervise foundation design, and guide project teams on complex geotechnical challenges.

The role emphasizes site characterization, advanced analyses, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams for high-profile infrastructure projects. A Pr.Eng with ECSA is essential, with renewable energy foundations highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional geotechnical experience including foundation design.
• Experience with geotechnical software such as Plaxis and GeoStudio.
• Registered Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) with ECSA license.
• Renewable energy foundation design experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical investigations and site characterization.
• Perform advanced analyses for foundation design and slope stability.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, design documents and specs.
• Oversee diverse foundation types (shallow, piles/caissons, rafts).
• Provide expert geotechnical advice to project teams and clients.
• Review designs and calculations prepared by junior engineers.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and budgets.
• Stay updated with latest geotechnical technologies and practices.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Site investigations

Foundation design

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to strengthen its infrastructure team in Centurion, Gauteng. You will lead investigations, supervise foundation design, and guide project teams on complex geotechnical challenges.

The role emphasizes site characterization, advanced analyses, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams for high-profile infrastructure projects. A Pr.Eng with ECSA is essential, with renewable energy foundations highly desirable.