Geotechnical Engineer - Subsea Cable Projects

About the role

The Geotechnical Engineer supports the Geoscience Engineering Team, which covers the geo-related aspects of subsea cable installation and protection from early project stages through tender / FEED and into execution. The role involves undertaking and/or reviewing studies such as burial assessments, cable routing, site investigation planning and jet/trencher/ploughing performance assessments, supporting the Project Engineering Team and internal development projects. Onboard attendance for project preparation, follow-up or site investigation supervision may be needed but is expected to be limited.

Key responsibilities

• Review geotechnical and geophysical data and reports
• Define ground models for cable protection and carry out burial assessment studies
• Undertake or review route engineering studies
• Carry out jet / trencher / plough performance assessments and analyse field data
• Define or review the geotechnical/geophysical site investigation scope and give live support
• Perform geotechnical calculations (e.g. pile penetration, cable/structure-soil interaction)
• Oversee subcontractors and perform QA/QC of their tasks and analyses
• Present findings to Project Offshore Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers and field engineers, and communicate with clients, subcontractors and other departments
• Report to the Geoscience Engineering Manager

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology; Master's degree preferred
• 0-5 years of related engineering experience in offshore renewables, oil and gas or equivalent; junior to mid-level candidates welcome
• Other similar experience considered

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of industry standards and methods for site investigation and geotechnical design preferred
• Knowledge of GIS considered a plus
• Clear oral and written English

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Company bus from central spots
• Fast-paced environment and specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation and continuous development opportunities