Lead Offshore Geotechnical Engineer – Ground & Foundations

WSP in Australia; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Australia seeks a Principal Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver complex offshore geotechnical projects within the Oil & Gas sector. You will lead site investigations, design foundations, and supervise multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will drive geotechnical analysis, oversee project execution and support business development, mentoring engineers and promoting safety and technical excellence across the

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore geotechnical engineering, ideally in consulting for Oil & Gas developments.
• Experience leading offshore geotechnical investigations and site characterisation programmes.
• Strong technical expertise in offshore foundation design, soil‑structure interaction and subsea infrastructure assessments.
• Knowledge of API, ISO and DNV frameworks.
• Proven track record delivering complex multidisciplinary projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent client engagement and business development skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading high‑performing project teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across offshore geotechnical engineering projects in Oil & Gas.
• Lead planning, specification, management and execution of offshore site investigations, including vessel campaigns.
• Process and interpret geotechnical, geological and geophysical data to develop offshore ground models.
• Lead geotechnical design and assessment of offshore foundations (piled, suction caissons, anchors, gravity‑based, mudmats).
• Provide specialist geotechnical input for subsea pipelines and cable developments; assess seabed interaction and stability.
• Act as Project Manager and/or Technical Lead for major offshore projects, ensuring delivery to scope, budget and schedule.
• Prepare and review high‑quality technical reports, proposals and client deliverables.
• Build and maintain client relationships while identifying opportunities for growth.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical excellence initiatives.
• Promote safety culture and Safety in Design principles; participate in company development initiatives.

Skills

Offshore geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Mentor / people development

Safety in Design

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications highly regarded

Job description

WSP in Australia seeks a Principal Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to provide technical leadership and deliver complex offshore geotechnical projects within the Oil & Gas sector. You will lead site investigations, design foundations, and supervise multidisciplinary teams while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will drive geotechnical analysis, oversee project execution and support business development, mentoring engineers and promoting safety and technical excellence across the