Offshore Geotechnical Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Wood Thilsted

Wood Thilsted (WT) is aworldleadingengineering consultancy specialising in offshore wind farm development, fromearlystagefeasibility through to construction and operation.We area purpose-driven company, delivering engineering consultancy services to speed the global energy.We have been consistently successful in attracting the most competent andexperienced geotechnical specialists, passionate about working in the global wind industry.

Weoperateglobally, supporting projectslocatedthe UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. We currently employ staff of over160, most based in the UK and Denmark but also in offices in Taiwan,SouthKorea,JapanandPoland.As part of ourlongtermvision, we aresearching for a highly capableand motivatedSenior Geotechnical Engineerto joinour Seoul office.

The Team

You will jointhe Geotechnical Site Assessment(GSA)Department within WT'sSiteCharacterisation Business Unit.Our team of world-class geotechnical engineers delivers innovative,sustainableand optimised solutionswhichempower clients to achieve their renewable energy goals with greater speed and efficiencythrough strong commitment to technical excellence,innovationand collaboration.

The team issupportinganddeveloping offshore geotechnical datasurveycampaign and laboratory testing, preparation of specifications and data reviewactivitiesensuring clients'surveys deliver high quality data to optimise engineering solutions.We undertakeinterpretationof geotechnical data forderivationofinputdesign parametersas well asdesign of offshore foundationsusing in-house and commercial toolsincludingscour design andcable engineering.

Role & Responsibilities

As aSenior Geotechnical Engineer,you willhave technical, commercial as well asresearch and developmentresponsibilitiesforprojects across our portfolio of work.

Typicalresponsibilitiesinclude:

• Solving civil engineering problems related to planning, development,designand construction of offshore wind farms.

• Supportingclients inpreparation, execution andtechnicalmanagement ofoffshore and nearshoregeotechnical field and laboratory survey campaigns.

• Specifying and processing laboratory test results (advanced and cyclic)and performingreview andquality control of large datasets.

• Undertakinggeotechnicalinterpretation ofin-situand laboratory dataefficientlyand preparinginterpretive reports and geotechnical design profiles.

• Undertaking soil structure interactionanalysesand geotechnical foundation designadopting commercial and in-house design and installation tools.

• Designing scour protection, undertaking cable burial,seabedmobilityand design seabed level studies.

• PreparingDesign Briefs and engage in certification process.

• Supportingtechnical leads on projects from concept stage through to detailed design.

• Engagingand supportinginternal and externalresearch and development(R&D)activities.

• Contributing to the development of in-house geotechnical interpretation and designsoftwaretools and theircross-disciplinaryintegration.

• Definingand communicatingfindings and risks to management, externalstakeholdersand internalengineering teams.

Required Experience & Qualifications

As a SeniorGeotechnicalEngineeryoumustbe able todemonstratethe following:

• AMaster'sdegree or PhD in civilorgeotechnical engineeringorequivalentwithminimumof7yearsof relevant experience as a professional engineer.

• Are highlynumerate and have experience of developing/writing your ownscriptsusing programs such as MATLABand/orPython.

• Understandlaboratory testing including basic and advanced testsof soils and rocks, with the ability to manage labs and develop lab testing specifications.

• Have knowledgeandexperienceininterpretation ofgeotechnicaldata for derivation ofinputdesign parametersrelated to offshore windfarm engineering.

• Have experience with soil structure interaction design methodologiesfor offshore windfarm.

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients and other consultants effectively.

Beneficial / Desirable Experience

The following areadvantageousbut not essential:

• Native-level or fluentKorean (spoken and written).

• Have experience with design and installation of monopiles, pin piles and suction caissons.

• Regional geotechnicalexperiencewith knowledge of theKoreandesign guidance and standards.

• Have experience with design codes/guidelines such as API, Eurocode, DIN, DNV-OS-J101.

Location & Working Arrangements

This role is based in Seoul, South Korea, on local terms and conditions. It is not a remote role.Local travel within Korea willbe requiredto support client engagement and technical collaboration, including undertaking technical work on client premises.

We offer excellent opportunities to influence your daily work, develop new competencies and work on interesting projects. At Wood Thilsted, we care about ourpeopleand we are committed to a brighter future. We have defined our set of values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. Our work environment is a place where everyone can be themselves and be their best. We are result-orientated and innovation-driven at a high professional level and with excellence in delivery.Besides this we also offer competitive compensation and flexibility in working hours.

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