Offshore Geotechnical Engineer – Offshore Wind
Position Description
The successful candidate will be an experienced Offshore Geotechnical Engineer responsible for managing ground risk for offshore wind projects in development, with a strong focus on site investigations. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting offshore wind projects across Ireland and the UK, with opportunities to embed into individual project teams as developments progress.
The role involves managing and coordinating tendering and contract award for marine geotechnical and geophysical services, overseeing offshore surveys, and providing geotechnical engineering advice. You will also contribute to mentoring junior engineers and supporting knowledge sharing within the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert geotechnical advice and technical leadership on complex offshore projects
Scope, procure, and manage offshore geotechnical investigation contracts
Coordinate offshore geotechnical and geophysical surveys in line with regulatory and legislative requirements
Provide technical oversight of geophysical surveys in collaboration with third‑party specialists
Undertake detailed geotechnical design and analysis for offshore wind turbine foundations
Develop and manage geotechnical risk registers and mitigation plans
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of offshore wind geotechnical technologies and best practice
Support commercial decision‑making and project delivery
Carry out design reviews, desk studies, and site evaluations
Develop and maintain technical consultancy frameworks
Interpret soil and rock parameters
Integrate EHS requirements to support safer offshore wind projects
Mentor and support the development of junior engineers
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
Minimum 7 years’ geotechnical engineering experience, with strong marine/offshore exposure
Experience scoping, specifying, and managing offshore geotechnical investigations
Familiarity with offshore standards, codes, and best practice
Experience using soil mechanics analysis and design software
Experience working with challenging marine ground conditions
Strong understanding of offshore wind geotechnical research
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience delivering major projects within multidisciplinary teams
Strong stakeholder management, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills
Strong organisational and commercial awareness
Flexible and proactive approach to work
Desirable
Experience coordinating and managing offshore geophysical surveys and datasets
Qualifications
Essential
Level 8 degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Structural Engineering, Engineering Geology, or equivalent
Desirable
Level 9 degree or PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Engineer status
Project Management qualification
Location & Working Pattern
Dublin‑based office locations
Hybrid working model combining remote work with office attendance depending on project requirements
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