Job Title: Geotechnical Design Engineer
Location: Candidate can choose to work in one of the following: Kolding, Denmark, London, UK, Copenhagen, Denmark, Hamburg, Germany
Client: Multinational Power Company
Assignment Length: Until 30th June 2026 (with potential to extend)
Assignment Type: Residential – 3 days per week at the office, 2 days remote
Work Schedule: 8 hours per day / 5 days a week
Job Description
The Client is currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer with experience in geotechnical design of monopile foundations, to temporarily join our team as maternity cover.
Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that the client delivers geotechnical designs that are at the forefront of the industry — ensuring safe and optimised structures which enable a fossil-free future.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide technical support and guidance to project teams on geotechnical design issues
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Develop and implement geotechnical design procedures, with focus on cyclic degradation methodologies
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Lead and undertake foundation design tasks, specifically monopile foundations, using both PLAXIS and in-house developed tools
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Make foundation installation analyses using both commercial and in-house tools
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Prepare geotechnical design reports and other project-related documents
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Collaborate with other disciplines, including structural, loads and site investigation, and external companies
Skills
The candidate needs to have experience with geotechnical design of monopile structures for offshore wind turbines.
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Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialization
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5 to 10 years of relevant experience in geotechnical engineering
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Experience with offshore foundation design, including all phases of monopile design
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Experience with foundation design using software similar to PLAXIS
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Proficiency in programming in MATLAB and Python for interfaces with design software
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Proactive and outgoing mindset, with the ability to take ownership over tasks and ensure timely delivery
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Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g. API, DNV or ISO)
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Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal
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Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team environment
Education
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Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical specialization