Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Remote) – Lead Ground Design

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a remote-first role in South Africa. Lead complex foundation design and soil investigations from anywhere, with occasional on-site visits to project locations.

You will mentor junior staff, review analyses, and contribute to client engagement and business development. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of post-graduate geotechnical experience and professional registration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Professional registration with ECSA as Pr. Eng or Pr. Eng Tech is required.
• 8+ years of post-graduate geotechnical experience with a strong focus on foundation design is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and interpret geotechnical investigations including site reconnaissance, drilling, and in-situ testing.
• Perform detailed geotechnical analyses for foundation design (shallow and deep foundations), retaining walls, and slope stability.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical investigation reports with findings, design recommendations, and risk assessments.
• Provide expert advice on ground improvement techniques and earthworks.
• Review and approve designs and technical specifications prepared by junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, project managers, architects, and contractors to discuss project requirements and findings.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Soil mechanics

Report writing

Communication skills

Project management

Remote work management

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for a remote-first role in South Africa. Lead complex foundation design and soil investigations from anywhere, with occasional on-site visits to project locations.

You will mentor junior staff, review analyses, and contribute to client engagement and business development. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of post-graduate geotechnical experience and professional registration.