Senior Geotechnical Engineer — Remote Foundations Specialist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a respected geotechnical firm on a fully remote basis in South Africa. You will lead investigations, evaluate soil-structure interaction, design foundations, and guide junior staff from a distance.

The role emphasizes deep geotechnical expertise, modeling with PLAXIS/GeoStudio, strong communication, and adherence to SA standards. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, cost-effective foundations for major projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with Geotechnical specialization.
• Pr Eng registration with ECSA is essential.
• 9+ years of progressive geotechnical experience focused on foundation design.
• Experience in analysis and design of foundations for major structures.
• Proficiency with geotechnical modeling software and analytical tools.
• Strong communication and remote leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage advanced geotechnical investigations for foundation design.
• Analyze soil and rock mechanics data from site investigations and lab tests.
• Design foundations including shallow, deep (piles/piers), rafts and retaining walls.
• Perform slope stability analyses and remediation recommendations.
• Develop comprehensive geotechnical reports with design parameters.
• Utilize geotechnical software for modeling (PLAXIS, GeoStudio).
• Provide technical guidance and peer review for junior engineers.
• Collaborate with structural engineers, architects, and clients on integrated designs.
• Ensure designs comply with SA building standards (SANS) and best practices.
• Manage project schedules and budgets for investigations and design phases.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering foundation

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Engineering geology

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

AutoCAD

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join a respected geotechnical firm on a fully remote basis in South Africa. You will lead investigations, evaluate soil-structure interaction, design foundations, and guide junior staff from a distance.

The role emphasizes deep geotechnical expertise, modeling with PLAXIS/GeoStudio, strong communication, and adherence to SA standards. You will collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, cost-effective foundations for major projects.