Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Ocean Infinity; Southampton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Geowynd, part of the Ocean Infinity group, seeks a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support interpretation of geotechnical data and design for offshore wind foundations, including fixed-bottom and floating options. Role can be based in Southampton or Italy, contributing to feasibility, site investigation, detailed design, and operations.

You will lead laboratory testing, collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and seismic processors, and present at industry conferences while advancing

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in geotechnical engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of soil mechanics and geotechnical interpretation.
• Proven experience delivering geotechnical design for offshore wind foundations.

Responsibilities

• Draft robust geotechnical interpretive reports with statistical parameter selection for foundation design and cable route analysis.
• Develop forward-thinking geotechnical innovations for state-of-the-art analysis, interpretation, and design methods/tools.
• Support offshore geotechnical campaigns with an onshore team including multi-vessel logistics and seafloor/drilling equipment.
• Lead development of laboratory test schedules and specifications, selecting tests to reflect site conditions and design methodology.
• Perform advanced geotechnical design analysis for fixed-bottom and floating wind turbine foundations.
• Lead foundation installation evaluations with support of a principal engineer.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, seismic processors, and client project teams for informed site strategies and optimized designs.

Skills

Soil mechanics

Geotechnical interpretation

Foundation design

Project delivery

Statistical analysis

Education

Geotechnical Engineering MSc/PhD

Tools

Finite element software

Python

Job description

Geowynd is part of the Ocean Infinity group offering market leading advanced geotechnical services to the offshore industry. 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.

Due to continued success and growth, we are looking for committed and technically focused Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will join the growing data analytics and advice (geoconsulting) team at Geowynd and be responsible for supporting the delivery of technical work packages related to the interpretation of geotechnical data and the design of fixed-bottom and floating support structures for offshore wind turbines.

The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will share their valued input at all stages of offshore wind developments from project feasibility, through site investigation, into detailed design and throughout operations. We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative individual with an innovative mindset to help deliver our industry leading service offering.

This role can be based in Southampton or Italy.

What will you do:

• Draft robust geotechnical interpretive reports considering an informed statistical approach to parameter selection for input to foundation design and cable route analysis;
• Develop forward-thinking geotechnical innovations which contribute to our continued delivery of state-of-the-art analysis, interpretation, and design methods/tools to our clients;
• Support with the delivery of offshore geotechnical campaigns (as part of an onshore team) including multi-vessel solutions and a range of seafloor and drilling equipment to meet an overall project development schedule;
• Lead the development of laboratory test schedules and specifications, identifying relevant geotechnical testing to be performed under representative conditions for the nature and geological setting of the samples and with consideration of the project foundation concept and design methodology;
• Perform advanced geotechnical design analysis of various foundation types for wind turbine generators in the offshore environment including fixed bottom and floating foundation solutions;
• Lead foundation installation evaluations with support of a principal engineer;
• Liaise with wider project collaborators, including geologists, geophysicists, seismic processors, foundation design engineers and our client’s project teams to ensure informed site investigation strategies and optimised foundation designs;
• Represent Geowynd at technical conferences and participate in the publication of high-quality, industry leading, peer-reviewed research and design case studies with the aim of promoting the business and sharing knowledge with industry;
• Comply with management system policies, practices, programs, and procedures as employed by Geowynd and the wider Ocean Infinity Group.

Who you are:

• PhD or Master's degree in geotechnical engineering or similar discipline;
• Excellent understanding of soil mechanics;
• Demonstrable experience with geotechnical interpretation, analysis and design;
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving;
• Proven ability to perform in a delivery-focused environment;
• Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious approach to your work;
• 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.

Desirable:

• Experience using finite element analysis software;
• An aptitude for coding in Python;
• Familiarity with or a basic understanding of artificial intelligence algorithms.

Salary for this position:

Southampton, UK - Up to £60,000 per annum

Italy (remote) - Up to €60,000 per annum