Senior Professional Offshore Geotechnical Engineer
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Senior Offshore Geotechnical Engineer - Offshore Wind Engineering
Are you looking for a new challenge? A Brighter, zero carbon future awaits!
We are looking for a Senior Offshore Geotechnical Engineer to join us on our journey to a Brighter Future
This role is responsible for the management and delivery of packages relating to the acquisition, interrogation and assessment of site investigation data during the development phase of a range of offshore renewable projects. You will play a leading role in the development of ESB’s offshore renewable portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong management skills in leading offshore site investigation campaigns, including geotechnical drilling, geophysics, and metocean investigations, while coordinating contractor and sub-consultant activities.
* Lead the scoping and procurement of site investigation activities, adhering to shareholder procurement requirements, and manage geotechnical risk related to offshore renewables projects.
* Utilise strong interpretive skills during the interrogation and acquisition of desk study and site data for the development and design of offshore assets, communicating associated risks.
* Work closely with internal stakeholders, project partners, external design consultants, and contractors to produce optimal solutions suiting project objectives, while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of technological solutions and developments.
* Lead the identification of research topics such as software, technologies, materials, and fabrication methodologies, and work as part of multi-disciplinary teams in developing technical aspects of offshore wind projects.
* Represent ESB at conferences, industry working groups, development consortiums, supply chain meetings, etc., and provide technical and strategic advice to Lead Engineer / Project Manager(s) on projects.
* Share knowledge with colleagues and support the development of junior staff.
Knowledge, Skills And Experience
Working as part of this dynamic team, you will always have new challenges and new problems to solve – working together is key. You will have the autonomy to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems with the support of your colleagues.
Essential
* Minimum 5 years of relevant consultancy experience in engineering geology, geotechnical engineering, or a directly related field, with a Level 8 Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.
* Strong experience in the scoping, procurement, and management of site investigation or related projects, along with strong technical skills and a track record in analysing site data and communicating findings to support decision making.
* A proactive attitude with proven experience in interfacing and collaborating effectively across multi-disciplinary teams to support decision making during significant engineering projects.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to travel as required with a valid driving license and passport.
Desirable
* Experience in executing nearshore or offshore site investigation campaigns [geotechnical, geophysical, metocean] in a comparable role/function.
* Demonstrable experience in geotechnical design of offshore structures, with associated analysis of geophysical, geotechnical and geological data.
* Level 9 Degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Engineering Geology, Offshore Engineering, or a related discipline
* Project Management qualification
* Chartered Engineer (or Geologist, or equivalent), or be working towards the same, with a relevant professional body.
Location
This role is based in either E&MP Dublin/ Cork offices but travel to project locations as required is a key requirement of the role.
ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.
Reporting to
Reporting to the Senior Team Lead – Offshore Wind Engineering
Why ESB?
* Opportunity to lead and operate on frontline of Ireland’s transition to net zero future
* Embracing & facilitating a Smart Working Future / Hybrid Working
* Career development through mentoring, and training
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
* Active Social & Sports Clubs
* Networking opportunities
* Credit Union
* Generous Pension Contributions
* Access to Staff Well Being programmes
* Generous parents leave entitlements
* Strong values-based and inclusive culture
* Comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion Programme
* Great team environment working to our Core Values – Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€57,000 to €68,000 per annum
Closing Date
27/05/2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Utilities
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