Geotechnical Engineer

The position is established to support the Geoscience Engineering Team, a growing team dealing with the various geo-related aspects of subsea cable installation and protection from the early stages of a project, during Tender / FEED, and preparation for execution phase. The role includes undertaking and/or reviewing studies, such as burial assessments, cable routing studies, Site Investigation (SI) planning, jet/trencher/ploughing performance assessment etc., supporting the Project Engineering Team and internal development projects. The Geotechnical Engineer may be asked to follow up a Project offshore, providing his/her expertise.

Responsibilities

Engineering

• Review of geotechnical and geophysical data and reports;
• Define ground models for cable protection purposes and undertake Burial Assessment Studies;
• Undertake / review route engineering studies;
• Jet / trencher/plough performance assessments and field data analysis;
• Define / review geotechnical/geophysical site investigation scope and provide live support, based on project’s scope and requirements;
• Perform geotechnical calculations (e.g. pile penetration assessment, cable/structure-soil interaction etc)
• Overview subcontractors and perform QA/QC of their tasks/analyses
• Interface with the Project Teams, and more specifically with the Project Offshore Managers, Project Managers, Project Engineers and/or Offshore/field engineers to present the findings of the analyses and identify critical steps;

Inter-department & External Communication

• Reports to Geoscience Engineering Manager;
• Cooperates with other teams (Project teams, PM, Production department);
• Communicates with client (teleconferences/face to face meetings);
• Communicates with subcontractors;

Onboard Attendance

• Onboard attendance for project preparation, follow up or SI supervision might be needed, but is expected to be limited;

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Engineering Geology. Master’s degree preferred;
• Knowledge of industry standards and methods for Site Investigation and geotechnical design is preferred;
• 0-5 years related engineering experience in the offshore renewables, oil and gas industry or equivalent (applications from junior to mid-level candidates are welcome);
• Knowledge of GIS would be considered a plus
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office is required;
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language is required;
• Other working experience in similar positions is under consideration as well;

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Company Bus from central spots
• Fast-paced environment
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company.

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