Senior Geotechnical Engineer
3 days ago
Madrid
General Description Reporting to the Geotechnical Manager as part of the Fixed Foundations and G&G team, the Senior Geotechnical Engineer is providing cross-project support in different phases in the geotechnical area. This includes but is not limited to preparing the specifications of the geotechnical campaign (both in-situ and laboratory) and interpreting the outcome, the Scope of Works for Ground Models and reviewing them, the Scope of Works for geotechnical design (mostly Fixed Foundations, but also Floating Foundations, Inter-Array Cables and OSS) and finally assess these. The Senior Geotechnical Engineer also provides knowledge and support to the other Corporate Engineering areas by assisting in internal conceptual designs of Fixed Foundations, and other digital technologies applicable to geotechnical engineering such for instance GIS, programming and data processing. Main Accountabilities • Plan, Manage, supervise and finally interpret geophysical and geotechnical (both in-situ and laboratory) campaigns, at the various stages of the Projects;, • Support the Projects in procuring preliminary Desktop Studies and ensure that the conclusions are correct and understood by the Projects;, • Support the Projects in procuring Ground Models incorporating the geophysical and geotechnical investigations;, • Assist the T&I team in assessing the installation techniques for the specific ground conditions ensuring the highest safety standards;, • Scope and review Geotechnical Interpretative Reports for Foundations Design;, • Manage the supply of geotechnical data to the Foundation Designer by ensuring that the most optimised data is used;, • Provide preliminary geotechnical designs to projects in early phases for the different structural typologies (Monopiles, Pin-piles and Suction Buckets Jackets, Gravity Based, Anchors for floating…). Supervise designs for project in more mature phases;, • Ensure that the best geotechnical practice is guaranteed cross-projects in terms of most optimised designs;, • Keep up to date the geological and geotechnical GIS database of the projects in preliminary phase and then assist the Project team in reviewing and assessing the ground features of the site;, • Assist the Corporate Fixed Foundations team in delivering preliminary estimations of the resulting designs at site by assessing the soil-structure interaction;, • Ensure that lessons learned are properly documented and implemented cross-projects. Academic Background Preferably MSc in Civil Engineering [Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos], although other related titles will be evaluated. Further academic titles in Geotechnical related fields are a plus. Languages Candidates need to be proficient in English both spoken and written. Knowledge of other languages will be evaluated. Professional Experience At least 5 years’ experience in offshore geotechnical practice is required, both in design and survey (planning and execution). Involvement in singular projects (tunnels, complex foundations) is a plus. Knowledge • Knowledge Geotechnical survey techniques, both in-situ and laboratory is essential;, • Advanced laboratory tests (tri-axial, resonant columns, cyclic degradation) is highly desirable;, • Fluency in Python is a must;, • Familiar with geotechnical design of anchors, suction buckets, pin-piles, Monopiles, GBS, and leg penetration analysis for JUV;, • Advanced soil-structure interaction modelling techniques (e.g. FEM-based PISA project);, • Fluent in geotechnical FEM modelling. Knowledge of advanced geotechnical analysis software such as Plaxis and/or Optum is desirable;, • Familiar with advanced constitutive soil models;, • Familiar with the GIS environment, programming (especially in python) and ground data management, processing and visualisation; Skills • Proactive approach to optimizations and improvements;, • Experience of working in a multicultural environment, in a consortium or joint venture;, • Strong autonomy, leadership and influence qualities, with the ability to work in networks;, • Proven experience within a group support function within international environment;, • Aptitude to problem solving;, • Results oriented with strong ability to deliver on plans;, • Dynamic, team-oriented person, who thrives on a variety of challenges and always willing to learn;, • Good experience in working in complex environments and different cultural environments;, • Ability to quickly understand and implement new areas of technical knowledge.
Cerceda Navacerrada, 28770, Madrid
