Senior Geotechnical Engineer (Remote) - Mining & Infrastructure

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,600,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical services for mining projects in a fully remote role. You will oversee investigations, modeling, monitoring programs, and tailings facility designs, collaborating with global teams to ensure safety and project viability.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with 10+ years in mining geotech and is skilled in PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Slide.

Qualifications

• Advanced geotechnical analysis and design.
• Experience with tailings dams and waste rock facilities.
• Strong communication and leadership in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and laboratory testing program design.
• Perform slope stability, seepage, and ground response numerical modeling.
• Design geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs.
• Develop geotechnical designs for tailings facilities and open pit slopes.
• Provide input for mine planning and design.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Numerical modeling

Communication

Education

MSc or PhD in Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

GeoStudio Suite

Slide

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical services for mining projects in a fully remote role. You will oversee investigations, modeling, monitoring programs, and tailings facility designs, collaborating with global teams to ensure safety and project viability.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc/PhD in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with 10+ years in mining geotech and is skilled in PLAXIS, GeoStudio, and Slide.