Senior Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Wind

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,958,000 - 2,936,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Home office setup

Professional development support

Global offshore wind projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead offshore wind geotechnical design and risk assessments. This fully remote role supports groundbreaking projects across global sites, working with a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants should hold a Master’s or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering with 8+ years offshore experience and strong skills in soil mechanics, PLAXIS/FLAC, and report writing. Excellent communication is essential for a remote, distributed team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 8+ years of specialized experience in geotechnical engineering, with offshore focus.
• Expertise in soil mechanics, foundation design for offshore structures, and numerical modeling.
• Proficiency in interpreting offshore geotechnical investigation data.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind project lifecycles and geotechnical challenges.
• Excellent report writing and communication for remote multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations and analyses for offshore wind farm development, including site characterization and risk assessment.
• Design and optimize foundation systems for offshore wind turbines, considering soil-structure interactions.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, specifications, and design documentation for project stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee and interpret data from CPT, boreholes, seismic surveys, and laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with structural, naval, and installation engineers to integrate geotechnical designs into the project plan.
• Manage geotechnical aspects of project execution, including contractor liaison and quality control during offshore campaigns and construction.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Offshore experience

Soil mechanics

Report writing

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

PLAXIS

FLAC

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their pioneering team dedicated to offshore wind projects. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking work from any location. You will be instrumental in evaluating soil conditions, designing foundations, and mitigating geotechnical risks for the development of expansive offshore wind farms. This role is ideal for an expert engineer who thrives on complex challenges and is committed to advancing the renewable energy landscape, ensuring the stability and longevity of critical infrastructure in marine environments while working closely with a collaborative, globally distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed geotechnical investigations and analyses for offshore wind farm development, including site characterization and risk assessment.
• Design and optimize foundation systems (e.g., monopiles, jackets, gravity bases) for offshore wind turbines, considering complex soil-structure interactions.
• Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, specifications, and design documentation for project stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee and interpret data from CPT, boreholes, seismic surveys, and laboratory testing.
• Collaborate with structural, naval, and installation engineers to ensure seamless integration of geotechnical designs into the overall project plan.
• Manage geotechnical aspects of project execution, including contractor liaison and quality control during offshore campaigns and construction.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of specialized experience in geotechnical engineering, with a significant focus on offshore projects.
• Expertise in soil mechanics, foundation design for offshore structures, and numerical modeling techniques (e.g., PLAXIS, FLAC).
• Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing offshore geotechnical investigation data.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind project lifecycles and associated geotechnical challenges.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills, essential for a remote working environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Benefits

• An exceptionally competitive salary package with potential for performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a generous home office setup stipend.
• Opportunities to work on high-profile, impactful offshore wind projects globally.
• Support for ongoing professional development, including conferences and advanced training.
• A dynamic and supportive work culture that values expertise and innovation in renewable energy.