Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore Wind Design Remote in Southampton

We are using and creating technology to transform operations at sea to enable people and the planet to thrive. We are open-minded and fearless in our approach to innovation and don't believe in boundaries. We challenge everything and have massive ambitions to drag aging industries into the tech era. We take safety, equality and education very seriously, and our responsibilities don't stop at our front door. Our business is built on the belief that there's definitely a more environmentally responsible way to operate at sea.

We employ people who share our core values. We expect our people to be courageous, trustworthy, and conscientious, driven by a desire to do the right thing. We strive for excellence, work collaboratively, and are genuinely excited by our work. We offer opportunities for our people to develop beyond their role and span a multitude of disciplines. These are open to all, regardless of background and experience level. Working with us means being part of a team that is harnessing technology and creativity to disrupt a traditional industry.

Due to continued success and growth, we are looking for committed and technically focused Senior Geotechnical Engineers to join our growing team. The successful candidate will join the growing data analytics and advice (geoconsulting) team at Geowynd and be responsible for supporting the delivery of technical work packages related to the interpretation of geotechnical data and the design of fixed-bottom and floating support structures for offshore wind turbines. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer will share their valued input at all stages of offshore wind developments from project feasibility, through site investigation, into detailed design and throughout operations. We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative individual with an innovative mindset to help deliver our industry leading service offering.

What will you do:

• Draft robust geotechnical interpretive reports considering an informed statistical approach to parameter selection for input to foundation design and cable route analysis;
• Develop forward-thinking geotechnical innovations which contribute to our continued delivery of state-of-the-art analysis, interpretation, and design methods/tools to our clients;
• Support with the delivery of offshore geotechnical campaigns (as part of an onshore team) including multi-vessel solutions and a range of seafloor and drilling equipment to meet an overall project development schedule;
• Lead the development of laboratory test schedules and specifications, identifying relevant geotechnical testing to be performed under representative conditions for the nature and geological setting of the samples and with consideration of the project foundation concept and design methodology;
• Perform advanced geotechnical design analysis of various foundation types for wind turbine generators in the offshore environment including fixed bottom and floating foundation solutions;
• Lead foundation installation evaluations with support of a principal engineer;
• Liaise with wider project collaborators, including geologists, geophysicists, seismic processors, foundation design engineers and our client's project teams to ensure informed site investigation strategies and optimised foundation designs;
• Represent Geowynd at technical conferences and participate in the publication of high-quality, industry leading, peer-reviewed research and design case studies with the aim of promoting the business and sharing knowledge with industry;
• Comply with management system policies, practices, programs, and procedures as employed by Geowynd and the wider Ocean Infinity Group.

Who you are:

• PhD or Master's degree in geotechnical engineering or similar discipline;
• Excellent understanding of soil mechanics;
• Demonstrable experience with geotechnical interpretation, analysis and design;
• Innovative and creative approach to problem solving;
• Proven ability to perform in a delivery-focused environment;
• Thoughtful, thorough and conscientious approach to your work;
• Proactive mindset with ability to take ownership and engagement in the work;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Critical thinking skills and ability to show initiative;
• Open and receptive to new and different ideas;
• Ability to work well in a team and independently;
• Enthusiasm for protecting people and the planet.

Desirable:

• Experience using finite element analysis software;
• An aptitude for coding in Python;
• Familiarity with or a basic understanding of artificial intelligence algorithms.

Salary for this position:

Southampton, UK - Up to £65,000 per annum
Italy (remote) - Up to €65,000 per annum

What you can expect:

At Ocean Infinity, we believe in creating equal opportunities for all, celebrating each and everyone's differences. We are driven by transforming the industry, through our technology, thoughts, behaviours and actions. Being inclusive and respectful to all is fundamental to who we are. It is the right thing to do and enables innovation and creativity to thrive. There is more work to be done, and we know that we aren't perfect, but our commitment to these values is unwavering. They are central to our mission and the impact we have on the industry, meaning, we cannot live without them.