Offshore Geotechnical Engineer – Wind Foundations & FEM

Wood Thilsted; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Thilsted in Copenhagen seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Site Characterisation team. You will support offshore wind geotechnical design, data interpretation, and parameter derivation, collaborating across projects with senior staff. Strong numeracy and MATLAB experience are advantageous.

The role emphasizes international teamwork, design parameter derivation, and engaging in R&D activities to advance offshore foundation solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in civil or geotechnical engineering.
• Fluent English; capable of operating in an international environment.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Numerate with experience writing MATLAB-based software is a plus.
• Knowledge of offshore wind geotechnical design and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to multiple projects under senior staff supervision.
• Plan and manage offshore geotechnical site investigations.
• Process laboratory data and derive input design parameters.
• Prepare geotechnical interpretive reports and design profiles.
• Engage in RD and develop in-house engineering software.
• Assist with foundation design assessments and 3D modelling.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Project delivery

Education

Master's degree in civil/geotechnical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

3D finite element modelling

Job description

Wood Thilsted in Copenhagen seeks a Geotechnical Engineer to join the Site Characterisation team. You will support offshore wind geotechnical design, data interpretation, and parameter derivation, collaborating across projects with senior staff. Strong numeracy and MATLAB experience are advantageous.

The role emphasizes international teamwork, design parameter derivation, and engaging in R&D activities to advance offshore foundation solutions.