Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Remote Coastal Projects

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% remote work environment

Challenging coastal engineering work

Access to advanced geotechnical tools

Health insurance and retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a distinguished Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join our remote team, contributing to coastal development projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will analyze soil conditions, design foundations, and advise on ground stability for marine and land-based structures.

You will collaborate with project managers, structural engineers, and site investigation teams virtually, using PLAXIS and GeoStudio, and you will prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in geotechnical engineering with coastal/marine focus.
• Pr. Eng registration with ECSA or equivalent.
• Experience managing remote geotechnical investigations and design.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of soil mechanics and foundation design for coastal infrastructure.
• Interpret data from site investigations, including boreholes, CPTs, and lab tests.
• Develop geotechnical reports with ground improvement, slope stability, and seismic design recommendations.
• Collaborate with remote structural engineers to integrate geotechnical designs into projects.
• Provide expert consultation on geotechnical risks and mitigation for coastal developments.
• Oversee remote geotechnical technicians and data analysts.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Remote collaboration

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Soil analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a distinguished Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to significant coastal development projects in the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing soil conditions, designing foundations, and providing expert advice on ground stability for a variety of challenging marine and land-based structures. You will utilize advanced analytical tools and collaborate virtually with project managers, structural engineers, and site investigation teams to ensure the safety and integrity of these critical coastal infrastructures. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced geotechnical expert seeking a flexible, remote role with high-impact project involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analysis of soil mechanics and foundation design for coastal infrastructure, including ports, jetties, and seawalls.
• Interpret and analyze data from site investigations, including boreholes, CPTs, and laboratory testing.
• Develop comprehensive geotechnical reports, including recommendations for ground improvement, slope stability, and seismic design.
• Collaborate closely with remote structural engineers to integrate geotechnical designs into overall project plans.
• Provide expert technical consultation on geotechnical risks and mitigation strategies for coastal developments.
• Oversee and interpret work conducted by remote geotechnical technicians and data analysts.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of specialized experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on coastal and marine environments.
• Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) registration with ECSA is required.
• Proven experience in managing complex geotechnical investigations and design projects remotely.
• Proficiency in geotechnical software such as PLAXIS, GeoStudio suite, and advanced laboratory data interpretation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapted for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• The flexibility and autonomy of a 100% remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on impactful and technically challenging coastal engineering projects.
• Access to advanced geotechnical software and continuous professional development.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.