Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore Wind / O&G – UK

Clarehill Associates Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Scotland seeks a Principal Geotechnical Engineer to lead projects in offshore wind and marine foundations. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership skills. You'll collaborate with diverse teams and clients to innovate within the geotechnical field. A competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience in offshore geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in offshore wind and oil & gas foundations.
• Ability to lead and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical projects from concept to detailed design.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive innovation within the geotechnical field.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Offshore engineering

Leadership

Project management

Education

Degree in Geotechnical/Civil/Structural Engineering/Geology

Tools

GRLWEAP

OPile

PLAXIS

LPile

Job description

Overview

Principal Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore Wind / O&G – UK

Geotechnical Design Engineering - Offshore Wind Foundations - UK

Opportunity for Principal / Lead Geotechnical – Offshore/ Marine. to play leading role in design of major offshore wind farms – Foundations design. Must have Geotechnical experience in Offshore Engineering - ideally Foundations for either Offshore Wind or O&G.

Responsibilities

• Lead, participate and potentially manage projects from conceptual studies through to detailed design, and follow-up monitoring and assessment.
• Work in close relationship with clients, contractors and developers; projects are varied and include the detailed design of offshore wind farms in UK and Europe.
• Collaborate with other departments and specialists to drive innovation within the geotechnical field.

Qualifications – Essential

• Degree in Geotechnical/ Civil or Structural Engineering/ Geology / Engineering Geology.
• Experience in the Offshore/ Marine engineering - Offshore wind & Oil & Gas.
• Experience of geotechnical calculations.
• Offshore Foundation design experience e.g. O&G or Wind or Marine.
• 7 years experience, have an education in a relevant engineering field and have predominantly worked within offshore geotechnical engineering and have good knowledge of the discipline.

Qualifications – Desirable

• Geotechnics, structures, and dynamics of offshore foundations (Wind / O&G).
• Foundation Design Software e.g. GRLWEAP, OPile, PLAXIS, LPile.
• GIS
• Geophysical
• Chartered Engineer – or keen to become Chartered.
• Ability to Team Lead/ Mentor engineers.
• The use of advanced calculation models and FE-modelling.

Role details

Projects are carried out in close collaboration with other departments and through consultation with other specialists. This continuously provides inspiration for innovation within the geotechnical field.

Good communication and organisational skills and are able to deal with the daily demands of working within a multidisciplinary design team.

Good leadership skills and are willing to participate actively in the on-going development of both technical resources and professional development.

Contact

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