Offshore Geotechnical Engineer – Design & Analysis

Wood Thilsted; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Thilsted is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Site Characterisation team in the UK. You will contribute to offshore wind projects from feasibility through to construction, under senior supervision while taking ownership of your tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in civil/geotechnical engineering, has 2+ years of experience, speaks fluent English, and can work with MATLAB for analysis and software development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in civil/geotechnical engineering.
• English fluency (speaking and writing).
• Minimum 2 years of professional engineer experience.
• Experience or knowledge of geotechnical engineering for offshore wind farms.
• Experience designing monopiles, pin piles and suction caissons.
• Experience with design codes/guidelines (API, Eurocode, DIN, DNV-OS-J101).
• Ability to write software or scripts (e.g., MATLAB) for engineering analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple projects across WT's portfolio in offshore geotechnical design and analysis.
• Under guidance from senior staff, develop and drive your own career.
• Lead geotechnical site investigation campaigns and data interpretation.
• Prepare geotechnical interpretive reports and design profiles.
• Engage in R&D activities and develop in-house software.

Skills

English fluency

Initiative & drive

Teamwork

Education

Master's or PhD in civil/geotechnical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Wood Thilsted is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Site Characterisation team in the UK. You will contribute to offshore wind projects from feasibility through to construction, under senior supervision while taking ownership of your tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in civil/geotechnical engineering, has 2+ years of experience, speaks fluent English, and can work with MATLAB for analysis and software development.