Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer
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Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer
- Posted 06 February 2025
- Salary Competitive
- LocationNetherlands
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineOil and Gas Recruitment
- ReferenceTR/076254
- Contact NameSharina Tedja
Job description
We have a current opportunity for a Senior Principal Geotechnical Engineer on a long term temporary basis. The position will be based in Zoetermeer. For further information about this position please apply.
We are looking for a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer specializing in soil mechanics to join our Seabed Intervention team.
The Seabed Intervention department consists of a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team and provides engineering services related with the geotechnical design and the installation of offshore wind turbines and associated infrastructure such as cables, scour protection, crossings etc., for all projects globally. In addition, this team works on R&D projects and in-house tool development, which are part of our focus on innovation.
What will you be doing?
What experience would we like you to have?
It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us to be leaders in offshore wind.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
We are looking for a Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer specializing in soil mechanics to join our Seabed Intervention team.
The Seabed Intervention department consists of a multi-disciplinary and multi-national team and provides engineering services related with the geotechnical design and the installation of offshore wind turbines and associated infrastructure such as cables, scour protection, crossings etc., for all projects globally. In addition, this team works on R&D projects and in-house tool development, which are part of our focus on innovation.
What will you be doing?
- Apply geotechnical principles to soil modelling, foundation design, cable trenching, and rock dumping.
- Lead large projects with varying complexity from geotechnical perspective, or process with limited oversight from manager, including estimation of Resources per work package.
- Interpret soil conditions, assess and advise on technical issues and risks.
- Conduct driveability assessments, leg penetration analyses, feasibility studies, and ground risk evaluations.
- Geotechnical design of offshore infrastructure (i.e. rock berms, CPS), assessment of ground conditions for selection of installation method / equipment, trenching method / equipment,
- Focal point for all Seabed Intervention knowledge within project and ensuring company Geotechnical procedures and guidelines are upheld.
- Develop innovative tools and processes using AI and contribute to R&D projects.
- Manage internal and external stakeholders with a view to track and evaluate inputs of 3rd parties.
- Support projects offshore/onsite (ad-hoc) as Geotechnical expert.
- Coach, review and delegate work to junior professionals.
- Represent Seabed Intervention in project meetings, client meetings and industry forums.
- Contribute to knowledge sharing / development within the department (share Lessons learned).
- Develop a good sense of collaboration with all colleagues.
What experience would we like you to have?
It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us to be leaders in offshore wind.
- Master’s or PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering with (15+ years’ experience (Principal), 10+ years’ experience (Senior)), including relevant experience in Offshore/renewables sector.
- Proficiency in offshore geotechnical engineering and software (e.g., GRLWEAP, PLAXIS) and computer programming (MATLAB, Python or similar).
- A thorough knowledge of current site investigation practices and standards related to bottom fixed wind developments and associated infrastructure such as cables, scour protection, crossings, etc.
- Effective analytical, mentoring, and communication skills.
- Established experience within complex projects, as coordinator (external subcontractors and consultants) and as reviewer
- Managing interfaces associated with geotechnical topics.
- Willingness to travel for short assignments.
Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.
