Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Geowynd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Geowynd, part of the Ocean Infinity group, seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead offshore wind geotechnical analysis and design across project feasibility, site investigation, detailed design and operations. You will mentor staff and drive innovation in geotechnical methods and tools.

You will collaborate with the wider Ocean Infinity team to develop integrated geosolutions and promote knowledge sharing at industry conferences, while upholding our standards of safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical design for offshore applications.
• Experience acting as the technical authority for geotechnical design, analysis and interpretation.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills for technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority for offshore geotechnical analysis, interpretation and design projects (offshore windfarmes).
• Lead the technical aspects of proposals/bids for offshore foundation design projects.
• Develop and maintain networks with business and technical contacts to promote geotechnical engineering growth.
• Mentor junior to mid-career team members.
• Drive forward thinking geotechnical innovation with state-of-the-art methods/tools for the geo-software team.
• Collaborate with other leads and units to deliver integrated geosolutions from site assessment to detailed design.
• Represent Geowynd at conferences and contribute to industry publications.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical analysis

Report writing

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering (or similar)

Job description

Worker Type:

Employee

Application End Date:

Geowynd is part of the Ocean Infinity group offering market leading geoconsulting and laboratory business supporting the offshore energy sector. We are a geosolutions company that deploys smart data analytics to interpret and integrate big data from the seabed and sub-seabed to realise opportunities for offshore energy assets. Our mission is to deliver data-driven advanced geotechnical analysis to our clients to the highest standards and to ensure that ground risks are mitigated and design opportunities are realised. We find innovative reliable solutions for some of the world’s most complex geotechnical problems. We are committed to supporting the global transition towards fossil-fuel free living, enabling people and the planet to thrive.

At Geowynd we embrace a culture of innovation and continuously strive for improvement through team collaboration and continued learning. This collaboration is fostered through initiatives such as: internal technical workshops, technical focus days, active engagement with university research, and encouragement to attend technical conferences and training. Our aim is the continual development of engaged, passionate engineers and geo-professionals that solve complex problems that add real value to renewable energy projects. During your career at Geowynd, you’ll have the chance to work on some of the largest offshore renewable energy projects in the world and work within a technical leading team.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work.

We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

We are not your average workplace.

The Principal Geotechnical Engineer will provide their valued input to all stages of offshore wind developments from project feasibility, through site investigation, into detailed design and throughout operations.

Responsibilities:

You will lead the team on the following items:

• Acting as technical authority for offshore geotechnical analysis, interpretation and design projects. Preparing, checking and reviewing a wide range of geotechnical documents with a focus on offshore windfarms.
• Leading the technical aspects of proposals/bids for offshore foundation design projects.
• Developing your network of business and technical contacts to promote the growth of the geotechnical engineering discipline.
• Mentoring of early-to-mid career team members.
• Develop forward thinking geotechnical innovation with a view to creating new state-of-the-art analysis, interpretation, and design methods/tools for our dedicated geo-software team to develop.
• Liaise with other technical leads and business units within Geowynd and our parent company Ocean Infinity to develop integrated innovative geosolutions from site assessment to foundation detailed design.
• Representing Geowynd at technical conferences and participating in the publication of high-quality industry leading, peer-reviewed research and design case studies with the aim of promoting the business and improving the knowledge within the overall sector.
• Complying with Geowynd management system policies, practices, programs, and procedures.
• Supporting Geowynd and the wider Ocean Infinity Groups environmental and social goals.

Requirements:

• An excellent understanding of soil mechanics.
• A demonstrable experience acting as the technical authority for the geotechnical design, analysis and/or interpretation.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills and an ability to summarise complex information to non-technical project stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills required for our fast-paced environment
• An innovative and creative approach to problem solving
• A PhD or Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering (or similar).
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience of geotechnical engineering foundation design, ideally within offshore wind projects.
• A proven ability to perform in a delivery-focused environment;
• A thoughtful, thorough and conscientious approach to your work;
• A proactive mindset with ability to take ownership and engagement in the work;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Critical thinking skills and ability to show initiative;
• Open and receptive to new and different ideas;
• Ability to work well in a team and independently;
• Enthusiasm for protecting people and the planet.

Salary : The salary varies for this position as we are recruiting in multiple regional locations and job grades. The salary process is based on skills, abilities, and experience required.

What you can expect:

At Geowynd, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone’s differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive.

There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren’t perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.