Principal Engineer - Offshore Wind Foundations (Primary steel/Monopiles)

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a Principal Engineer specializing in Offshore Wind Foundations. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design of monopile foundations, ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects. Collaborating with a dynamic team, you'll provide technical input and leadership while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy by contributing to groundbreaking offshore wind projects. If you are eager to make a difference and possess a strong engineering background, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with structural design for monopile foundations for wind turbine generators.
• Knowledge of fabrication and installation of monopile foundations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as monopile structural discipline lead on projects, including feasibility and concept designs.
• Develop design methodologies and contribute to knowledge sharing across international teams.

Skills

Structural Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Numerical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEED Design Tools

Structural Analysis Software

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Principal Engineer - Offshore Wind Foundations (Primary steel/Monopiles), London

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Client:

COWI

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Principal Engineer – Offshore Wind Foundations (Primary steel/Monopiles)

London

Permanent/Temporary/Part Time

Office/Home Hybrid Working

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To support our growing UK offshore wind team, we are seeking a monopile/primary steel design specialist to join us. Working on offshore wind projects, you’ll be part of a dynamic group of specialists and project managers. Our team covers the full renewable energy value chain; from market advisory and feasibility studies to design, construction support, operations, maintenance, and life extension. Your primary responsibility will be to provide technical input and leadership on offshore wind projects globally. You'll also play a key role in the successful delivery of complex and innovative solutions, working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to shape the future of offshore wind.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Act as monopile structural discipline lead on our projects, including feasibility and concept designs as well as FEED, detailed design and construction support
• Support the wider team members in the design of primary structures for offshore wind foundation.
• Develop design methodologies and contribute to knowledge sharing across our international teams.
• Perform high-quality calculations, produce technical reports and approval of drawings.
• Attend client meetings and build relationships with clients and other stakeholders.
• Supporting our business development team in winning offshore wind project opportunities

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you’ll have:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree or PhD in Civil/structural/mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Significant experience with structural design for monopile foundations for wind turbine generators.
• Experience with structural dynamics, numerical analysis and load assessments.
• Knowledge of fabrication and installation of monopile foundations is desirable
• An understanding of coding to automate the design process
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).