Junior Geotechnical Engineer in Offshore Energy

Deltares; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

34 days annual leave

ABP pension

Mobility allowance

Healthcare contribution

Job summary

Deltares invites graduates to join as a Junior Geotechnical Engineer in Offshore Energy in Delft. You will tackle offshore geotechnical challenges, contribute to energy transition and collaborate with engineers across Deltares' multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop experimental, numerical and analytical solutions, document results, and build networks to identify offshore opportunities. Proficiency in English is required; Dutch is not required but advantageous.

Qualifications

• MSc in civil engineering or strong BSc with geotechnical focus.
• Strong technical background to guide day-to-day activities and write geotechnical reports.
• Experience with numerical models, data analysis and experimental facilities is a plus.
• Good communication in English; Dutch is not required but appreciated.
• Interest in offshore knowledge and applying it to infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Set up and carry out applied research and consultancy in offshore geotechnical domain.
• Contribute to experimental work, modelling, data analysis and reporting.
• Support multidisciplinary projects within and outside Deltares.
• Disseminate knowledge via publications and conferences; build networks.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Numerical modelling

Data analysis

Technical writing

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

BSc in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical specialization)

Job description

Junior Geotechnical Engineer in Offshore Energy

Are you a recent graduate or at the start of your career, and would you like to use your geotechnical knowledge and experience in offshore energy to help drive innovation and stay at the forefront of the field? You can do so at Deltares! Read on and join the knowledge institute for applied research in water and the subsurface.

What you can expect as a junior geotechnical engineerin offshore engineering

As a junior geotechnical engineer, you will work on relevant geotechnical challenges to accelerate the energy transition in the Netherlands and beyond. Your focus will be on the development of offshore energy. The Netherlands offers many opportunities to develop new knowledge through public-private partnerships.

We have everything you need to make an impact

What makes this role particularly rewarding is that you will be surrounded by motivated geotechnical andhydraulic engineers across several disciplinary teams at Deltares. You will make use of advancedtechniques, tools and innovative geotechnical e xperimental faciliti es (such as theWater and Soil Flume. These are ideal for testing and validating designs, concepts and technologies. In short, you will have everything you need to advance knowledge in the field of offshore geotechnical engineering.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and carrying out applied research and consultancy projects in the offshore domain. You will contribute ideas to and conduct experimental work, perform numerical modelling and data analyses, and prepare technical reports presenting the results of our research.


• Support research and projects in multidisciplinary teams within and outside Deltares.


• Contributing to the dissemination of knowledge through publications and presentations at conferences as part of your projects, or internally with the team.


• Building your internal and external network to identify and secure offshore opportunities for the department.

Deltares employs many consultants and researchers who are active across the full breadth of geotechnical engineering. You will work closely with them and learn from some of the best in the field. You will receive strong support to expand your knowledge and experience in the discipline.

What do you bring?

• Preferably an MSc degree in civil engineering, specialising in geotechnical engineering or offshore engineering. Strong BSc graduates or graduates from 5-year BSc degrees in civil engineering with geotechnical engineering specialisation are also invited to apply.


• A strong technical background enabling you to oversee day-to-day engineering activities, provide technical advice, contribute to project development and write geotechnical reports.


• Experience gained during academic studies and/or professional experience in developing and applying numerical models, data-analysis techniques and experimental facilities is an advantage.


• By sharing knowledge, you build strong relationships with our partners and clients. We therefore look for a collaborative approach and good communication skills in English. Proficiency in Dutch is not required, but is an advantage.


• An interest in being at the forefront of developing new knowledge and applying existing knowledge to offshore infrastructure.

What do we offer?

• Deltares offers a one-year contract for at least 32 hours per week, with the intention of offering a permanent contract.


• Your salary level will be based on your experience. Our starting salary is €3,968 gross per month based on a 40-hour working week.If you already have several years of work experience, we will come to an appropriate scale in consultation.


• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work hybrid. You can partly work from home, well facilitated by Deltares.


• 34 days of annual leave based on a 40-hour working week, an ABP pension, a vitality allowance, a mobility allowance and a contribution towards healthcare costs.


• Excellent learning and development opportunities for personal and professional growth


• A full overview of our employment benefits is available on our website . You can also read more there about the Young Professional Program we offer to all junior employees starting their careers.

Application deadline
The vacancy closes November 1st. First-round interviews will take place at our office in Delft on November 12 in the afternoon, or November 13 in the morning.

Do you have questions about the vacancy or the recruitment process, or would you like to discuss the role?Please contact HR Recruitment, [e-mail] .