Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore Wind

Q ENERGY; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced geotechnical lead for offshore wind projects. You will act as technical focal point, ensure QA/QC of geotechnical deliverables, and provide soil data and inputs for foundation and cable design.

You will manage bids and workstreams, coordinate with designers and certification bodies, supervise surveys, and contribute to R&D of in-house tools while guiding stakeholders through RFQ processes and roadmaps.

Qualifications

• MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience for offshore wind.
• Experience in bottom-fixed projects; floating offshore wind experience desirable.
• Knowledge of offshore geotechnical surveys, RFQ processes, equipment and lab testing.
• Experience integrating geophysical and geotechnical data and reporting.
• Familiarity with international standards and design codes.
• Strong English communication; stakeholder engagement.
• Project management for large site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the geotechnical technical lead ensuring QA/QC and inputs for packages.
• Manage interfaces, provide soil data for foundation and cable design.
• Lead geoscience workstreams for bids and offshore wind projects (tech and PM).
• Quality control of geotechnical datasets and interpret survey data.
• Review reports and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare SOWs, technical requirements, and roadmap documentation.
• Support certification activities for geoscience data.
• Coordinate with foundation/anchor design packages and external studies.
• Develop in-house geotechnical tools and R&D integration.
• Define geoscience budgets and schedules; oversee RFQ through certification.
• Contribute to meetings with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Offshore wind

Project management

QA/QC

Stakeholder coordination

GIS

Data integration

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Education

MSc in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Laboratory testing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the geotechnical technical focal point/lead, ensuring QA/QC of geotechnical deliverables and producing geotechnical inputs for relevant packages
• Manage interfaces with relevant packages, provide soil data and geotechnical inputs for foundation and cable design, and support certification of soil data through interactions with the project certification body
• Lead geoscience workstreams for bids and offshore wind projects (floating and bottom-fixed) from both technical and project management perspectives, including budget, schedule, risk and procurement inputs
• Perform quality control of geotechnical datasets and interpret survey data
• Review technical reports and provide technical guidance
• Prepare technical documentation relevant to the roadmap: scopes of work (SOW), technical requirements, etc.
• Support certification activities for geoscience data
• Supervise geotechnical survey operations
• Coordinate with foundation/anchor design packages, scope external conceptual design and feasibility studies as required
• Contribute to, and where appropriate lead, technical topics related to marine geotechnics
• Support R&D activities by contributing to development of in-house geotechnical tools and their integration with structural and installation teams
• Define geoscience and UXO roadmaps for projects pre- and post-bid
• Define associated geoscience budgets and schedules
• Execute roadmap items from RFQ stage through deliverable certification, including RFQ and contract management
• Provide documentation (site conditions, design basis Part A, etc.) and information for foundation and cable design
• Provide geotechnical inputs to internal and external stakeholders (cable/foundation package leads, design contractors, certification bodies)
• Identify and manage geotechnical risks associated with offshore wind projects and propose mitigation measures to minimize potential impacts on safety, design, installation and reliability
• Work closely with design engineers to integrate geotechnical constraints into foundation design and ensure compatibility with offshore wind turbines
• Participate in regulatory and stakeholder meetings and community outreach initiatives
• Share expertise with the team and contribute to technical discussions across projects

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or equivalent
• Proficient written and spoken English, with the ability to work with technical documentation and international stakeholders
• Minimum 5 years’ practical experience in geotechnical engineering for offshore wind projects
• Experience in bottom-fixed projects is required; experience in floating offshore wind and anchor design is desirable
• Knowledge and experience of offshore geotechnical surveys: RFQ processes, contractors, equipment, laboratory testing, etc.
• Experience integrating datasets and familiarity with international and local standards
• Project management skills and experience managing large site investigation and interpretation projects
• Experience integrating geophysical and geotechnical data, geotechnical interpretative reporting, use of ground models and geohazard registers
• Knowledge of offshore design codes and industry best practices
• The following would be advantageous:
• Experience from concept to detailed offshore foundation/anchor design
• Field experience in marine site investigations
• Practical experience with GIS systems and a willingness to work with them
• Knowledge of geophysical surveys and interpretation
• Knowledge of UXO considerations for offshore wind (strategy, technical requirements, etc.)