Offshore Geotechnical Engineer – Foundations Expert

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive daily rate

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Geotechnical Engineer with offshore foundations expertise. You will assess seabed conditions, design robust offshore foundations, and conduct site investigations and lab testing analyses.

The role blends remote flexibility with on-site collaboration, based in Queenstown, NZ, with travel as needed. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Geotechnical/Civil Eng and 5+ years offshore experience, with PLAXIS/GRLWEAP/Geo5 proficiency and strong report-writing skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of offshore geotechnical experience.
• Experience planning and executing offshore site investigations.
• Proficiency in geotechnical design software (PLAXIS, GRLWEAP, Geo5).
• Knowledge of offshore codes and standards (DNV, API, Eurocode).

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage offshore geotechnical site investigations (CPT, SPT, sampling).
• Analyze soil behavior and perform offshore foundation calculations.
• Develop geotechnical design reports and foundation recommendations.
• Assess seabed conditions for offshore structures' stability and performance.
• Interpret lab results and correlate with in-situ data.
• Liaise with clients, PMs, and other engineering disciplines.
• Ensure compliance with offshore industry standards and best practices.
• Provide input during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to tender preparation and proposals.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in Geotechnical/Civil Eng

Tools

PLAXIS

GRLWEAP

Geo5

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Geotechnical Engineer with offshore foundations expertise. You will assess seabed conditions, design robust offshore foundations, and conduct site investigations and lab testing analyses.

The role blends remote flexibility with on-site collaboration, based in Queenstown, NZ, with travel as needed. The ideal candidate has a Master's in Geotechnical/Civil Eng and 5+ years offshore experience, with PLAXIS/GRLWEAP/Geo5 proficiency and strong report-writing skills.