About the Role
Wood Thilsted (WT) is a world-leading engineering consultancy specializing in offshore wind farm development. We are seeking a highly capable and motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join one of our UK offices to provide support to projects across our portfolio of work.
Responsibilities
- Solving civil engineering problems related to the planning, development, design and construction of offshore wind farms
- Designing and technical management of offshore geotechnical site investigation campaigns
- Specifying and processing laboratory test results (advanced and cyclic)
- Preparing geotechnical interpretive reports and geotechnical design profiles
- Soil structure interaction and geotechnical foundation design assessments
- 3D finite element modelling
- Foundation installation assessments
- Prepare Design Briefs and engage in certification processes
- Support technical leads on projects from concept stage through to detailed design
- Engage in R&D activities
- Develop in-house engineering software
Requirements
- Master's degree or PhD in civil, geotechnical engineering or equivalent
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- Strong drive, initiative, and responsibility for assignments
- Motivated by creating excellent results through teamwork
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a professional engineer
- Highly numerate
- Experience with design codes / guidelines such as API, Eurocode, DIN, DNV-OS-J101
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients and other consultants effectively
Skills
- Geotechnical engineering
- Offshore wind farm development
- Geotechnical data survey campaign and laboratory testing
- Interpretation of geotechnical data
- Design of offshore foundations
- Scour design
- Cable engineering
- Developing / writing software using programs such as MATLAB
- Design of monopiles, pin piles and suction caissons
Location
- Bristol
- London
- Edinburgh
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Master's degree or PhD in civil, geotechnical engineering or equivalent
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility in working hours
About the Company
- Wood Thilsted (WT) is a world-leading engineering consultancy specializing in offshore wind farm development, from early-stage feasibility through to construction and operation.
- We are a purpose-driven company, delivering engineering consultancy services to speed the global energy.
- We operate globally, supporting projects located the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America.
- We currently employ staff of over 160, most based in the UK and Denmark but also in offices in Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and Poland.
Equal Opportunity
- Wood Thilsted is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.
