Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

RWE AG; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Geotechnical Engineer to join their dynamic team in the UK. This role involves supporting offshore geotechnical data acquisition, managing projects, and conducting geotechnical surveys, all while collaborating with a globally distributed team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in geotechnical engineering, particularly in offshore environments, and a strong understanding of industry standards and regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to innovative offshore wind projects and make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical engineering for offshore and onshore environments.
• Ability to interpret geotechnical in-situ and lab test data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve offshore geotechnical data acquisition and reporting.
• Manage projects ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Skills

Offshore geotechnical experience

Communication skills

Data integration

Knowledge of industry technical codes

Geotechnical engineering experience

Health, safety, and environmental legislation

Rock mechanics

Scripting and programming skills

Tools

SQL

Job description

Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB; London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

Company: RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our Geotechnical Engineering team at RWE Offshore Wind. As part of this role, you will be working within a dedicated, high-skilled team of geotechnical engineers who bring deep expertise across various fields of geotechnical engineering. Our team is globally distributed across RWE offices in locations such as Japan, Germany, the UK, the US, and Denmark, so you are willing to travel internationally.

About the role:

• Support, develop, and continually improve offshore geotechnical data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting
• Preparation of specifications, technical tender assessment, and acquired data collation and review
• Perform quality control (QC) of large, diverse geotechnical datasets
• Manage projects efficiently, ensuring timely and effective delivery
• Carry out geotechnical design and support design processes
• Conduct and review geotechnical surveys and interpret survey data
• Review and critique technical reports and provide technical guidance
• Utilize and interpret geotechnical in-situ and lab test data effectively
• Collaborate and communicate within multidisciplinary teams

Job requirements and experience:

• Offshore geotechnical experience and experience in supporting all aspects of an offshore windfarm including HDDs, cables, and foundations
• Ability to communicate findings to management, external stakeholders, and internal packages
• Experience working with the integration of data sets and familiarity with international standards and ASTM requirements
• In-depth knowledge of industry technical codes, processes, and regulations
• Proven experience in geotechnical engineering for both offshore and onshore environments
• Familiarity with contractor-provided systems for in-situ tests and sampling
• Understanding of laboratory testing, including both basic and advanced tests
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation related to geotechnical work

Advantageous but not essential:

• Experience in rock mechanics and drilling
• Skills in scripting and programming, with experience in cloud-based solutions
• Experience in managing large technical datasets; familiarity with SQL

Even though we are flexible with the location, we are looking for someone who can have a weekly presence in the office.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89170, application period: 19/02/2025.

Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell #LI-MB1

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