Geotechnical Engineer
Collaborate cross-organizationally in the design and analysis of foundations for Offshore Wind turbines, offshore electrical substations and port facilities in support of all phases of project lifecycle, including planning, design, construction, operation and decommissioning by providing geotechnical and foundation expertise. Perform 3-D soil-structure interaction analysis, geotechnical analysis and dynamic analysis using advanced software. Complete structural design and specifications for Offshore Wind foundations. Develop design methodologies. Prepare design documents and handle quality control validation of calculations, design drawings and specifications.
Visit site and/or client offices, and meet virtually too, as required by the project.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Soil / structure interaction, preparing and checking engineering designs and calculations for deep foundations and pilings for bridges, buildings, marine structures, etc., production of design documents for clients, Praxis 3D or similar geotechnical software, interfacing with variety of technical disciplines (structural, electrical, mechanical, CADD, etc.), industry software and programming languages, offshore codes (API, DNVGL, etc.)
Education/Training
Master's degree in geotechnical engineering, focusing on the design of foundations
Experience
Minimum 2 years' experience as geotechnical engineer. Experience with soil/structure interaction, preparing and checking engineering and design calculations, for marine structures, bridges, etc. Ideally/preferred to have experience with Offshore Wind foundation design and analysis.
Credentialing Required/Optional
PE (Professional Engineer) license prior to or within 1 year of employment
Career Path
Position Reports To
Geoscience & Engineering Manager
Career path moves from this role
Design Lead, Geoscience & Engineering Manager