Senior Geotechnical Engineer

The Role

As the Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be directly working offshore wind projects and provide geotechnical input in the design and consultancy work.

Responsibilities

Experience with geotechnical/geophysical data and geotechnical interpretative reports (GIR). Experience managing geological/geotechnical ground models is an advantage

Leading the work packages of geotechnical engineering on offshore wind project portfolio - from feasibility through to detailed design with diverse tasks such as geo survey specification, geotechnical interpretation and assistance in certification

Providing technical input on project deliverables related to geotechnical subject for OWF

Assisting/leading working groups for developing new geotechnical engineering delivery digital tools

Offshore foundation design experience (monopile, Jacket, GBS) and load iteration analysis

Support on issues related with cable burial and OWF construction

Knowledge on construction and installation methods of OWT/platform

Good understanding of advanced laboratory tests specification (e.g. Cyclic TX/Cyclic DSS, ring shear, resonant column tests)

Occasional work as offshore vessel representative as required

Support in proposals to secure additional geotechnical works

Experience/Qualifications

Structural/Geotechnical/Civil Engineering Degree, preferably with MSc

Chartered Member of ICE is preferable. Also accepted if currently working towards similar schemes

Worked on offshore wind development projects with input for geotechnical engineering in one or more of the foundation types such as Monopile, jacket, Suction base, or GBS

Good working knowledge of applicable regulations, codes of practice and standards, particularly for OWF and O&G projects

Piled foundation design experience is preferable, including familiarity with state-of-the art 3D FE design methods (PISA or equivalent)

Advanced level of understanding of geotechnical issues for OWF

Experience with proposals and CTR preparation

Senior or principal experience in geotechnical engineering

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