Senior Geotechnical Engineer

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of team players, change makers and leaders in the delivery of fixed offshore wind projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world. Seaway7 is a leading installation contractor for Offshore Wind developments.

We are looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, specialized in fields of soil mechanics, fluid dynamics or earth structure and dynamics, to join our Seabed Intervention team at our office in Aberdeen, on a permanent staff basis. The Seabed Intervention team provides specialist engineering services on geotechnical design and installation aspects of wind turbine generator foundations and associated infrastructure such as cables, scour protection, crossings, etc., to all Seaway7 departments and business units worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

Within the Seabed Intervention department, you will be responsible for applying Geotechnical Engineering principles to the full range of offshore Geotechnical Engineering topics faced by Seaway7 in the offshore renewable sector. This will include, but not be limited to, site investigation, ground risk assessment, foundation design, cable trenching and rock dumping.

• Perform within the Seabed Intervention discipline as Geotechnical Engineer and focal point of contact for projects.
• Interpret findings of geophysical, geological and geotechnical surveys including investigations along submarine power cable routes or at wind turbine locations.
• Assess soil conditions and create a ground model. This includes derivation soil parameters appropriate for design and installation of driven pile foundations, suction caissons, anchors, gravity-base foundation, etc.,
• Provide recommendations for cable trenching, offshore construction and foundation installation methods and equipment.
• Perform cable burial assessment and select suitable trenching tools.
• Review scour protection solutions, estimate associated ground risks and opportunities.
• Prepare foundation installation methods/procedures, perform driveability assessments, leg penetration analysis, selection of installation equipment and noise mitigation measures, geotechnical design of offshore structures foundations, as well as assessment of geotechnical related risks.
• Provide geotechnical input to technical scope of works sent to subcontractors, coordinate and review subcontractor’s documentation, as well as client provided procedures.
• Prepare and review reports on Client's documentation, in-house analyses, provide input and review in-house project procedures and design documents, in varying phases of project.
• Contribute to internal and Client meetings, as well as to planning of Projects/Tenders including estimation of Resources needed per work Package.
• Liaise with subcontractors, Clients and Seaway7 internally on technical and logistical project matters, including technical coordination of subcontractor scopes.
• Provide support on site / office, during execution of offshore wind projects, as geotechnical expert.
• Support research and development within Seabed Intervention, contribute to expansion and sharing of knowledge, (lessons learned, work standards)
• Provide guidance to engineers with respect to field of expertise, and mentor junior Engineers.

What you will bring to the team:

It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. Seaway7 expectations are that you bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us as leaders in fixed offshore wind. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will have the following requirements:

• Master and or Academic Technical Degree in Geotechnics in curriculum, (Geotechnical, Fluid dynamics, Geology),
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within context of Geotechnical Engineering, including experience in offshore engineering.
• Approachable, demonstrates credibility and can engage and influence at all levels.
• Solutions based with effective planning and organization skills, approaches tasks in a structural and methodical manner.
• Chartership, or working towards, with a professional organization, ICE, IMechE, etc.,
• Strong analytical skills.
• Willingness to broaden knowledge and develop in career.
• Good communication skills in English, both verbally and written.
• A willingness to travel on short assignments overseas.

At times, there may be specific qualifications we are looking for, but we also recognize the power of transferrable skills, so if you feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

While the experience requirement list is long, we encourage candidates with relevant experience in some aspects to apply.

What we can offer you:

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of, for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, everyone plays a part.

And when we say everyone, we mean everyone. Because we believe that it’s our team spirit that makes us special. Whether we’re getting stuck in, overcoming a challenge, or celebrating a success, we always do it together.

Our promise is involvement with worldwide challenging projects that you are expected to be part of and make overcome challenges to make them possible.

Alongside this, we’re continually creating the environment for you to be at your best – in and outside of work. This includes:

• Career development – access to a range of learning opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development.
• Training and mentoring– you will be part of experienced team members in the industry who can provide relevant training and support.
• Flexible working – everyone has commitments, responsibilities and passions outside of work. With a range of patterns available including hybrid, part-time or flextime working, let’s discuss how we make time for what matters to you.
• A holistic benefits package – we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of benefits that support your financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

The next steps:

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