Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineer – Flexible & Impactful

Qabird; Gorinchem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

32 leave days

Variable bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Flexible remote policy

Online learning Goodhabitz

Employee communities

Sport events

Job summary

Van Oord in Gorinchem is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver offshore wind projects, turning soil conditions into practical foundation solutions. You’ll work with tendering and project teams to inform decisions and drive safe, efficient installation from tender to execution.

The role requires a master’s/bachelor’s in Geo-Engineering or Offshore Engineering, 2–5 years’ experience, and hands-on use of Plaxis, GRLWEAP, and Python, plus excellent English. Travel to offshore sites is possible.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Geo-Engineering or Offshore Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Plaxis and GRLWEAP.
• Experience with Python or similar programming languages.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Creative, result-driven and strong analytical skills.
• Well-organised and able to switch between projects.

Responsibilities

• Support tender and project teams with geotechnical analyses and practical advice for offshore wind foundation installation, including pile driveability assessments and spudcan penetration studies.
• Design and assess laterally and axially loaded piles, ensuring safe, reliable and cost effective foundation solutions that meet project requirements.
• Interpret geotechnical investigation data and translate complex soil conditions into clear engineering recommendations for multidisciplinary project teams.
• Work together with engineers, project teams and external stakeholders to optimise foundation designs and installation strategies throughout all project phases.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives that improve engineering methods, develop innovative solutions and strengthen Van Oord's expertise in offshore foundation engineering.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering knowledge

Python

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Geo-Engineering / Offshore Engineering

Tools

Plaxis

GRLWEAP

Python

Job description

Van Oord in Gorinchem is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to deliver offshore wind projects, turning soil conditions into practical foundation solutions. You’ll work with tendering and project teams to inform decisions and drive safe, efficient installation from tender to execution.

The role requires a master’s/bachelor’s in Geo-Engineering or Offshore Engineering, 2–5 years’ experience, and hands-on use of Plaxis, GRLWEAP, and Python, plus excellent English. Travel to offshore sites is possible.