Geotechnical Engineer

Wood Thilsted is a purpose-driven company, delivering engineering consultancy services to speed the global energy transition and to deliver well-being to our employees. We have been consistently successful in attracting the most competent and experienced design specialists, passionate about working in the global wind industry. Our team of world-class engineers delivers innovative, sustainable and optimised solutions that empower clients to achieve their renewable energy goals with greater speed and efficiency.

We operate globally, supporting projects located in Asia, North America and Northern Europe. We currently employ a staff of over 180, most based in the UK and Denmark but also in offices in Taiwan, Japan, Poland and the USA with a continued growth foreseen in the near future.

Due to the success and growth of the company, we are searching for a highly capable Engineer for the Geotechnical Engineering and Design department. The opening applies for any of our offices in Denmark such as Copenhagen, Vejle, based on local terms and conditions. Given our teams, clients and projects are spread internationally across Europe, North America and East Asia, you may expect some travelling in relation to your work, both nationally and internationally. In addition, there may be opportunities during your employment for long-term or short-term postings abroad.

Areas of responsibility: As a geotechnical engineer you will be providing support to a number of projects across our portfolio of work. You will be under close support and guidance from our senior members of staff whilst maintaining control and drive of your own career.

Typical areas of work are likely to include:

• Solving civil engineering problems related to the planning, development, design and construction of offshore wind farms
• Designing and technical management of offshore geotechnical site investigation campaigns
• Specifying and processing laboratory test results (advanced and cyclic)
• Preparing geotechnical interpretive reports and geotechnical design profiles
• Soil structure interaction and geotechnical foundation design
• 3D finite element modelling
• Foundation installation assessment
• Prepare Design Briefs and engage in certification process
• Support technical leads on projects from concept stage through to detailed design
• Engage in R&D activities
• Developing in-house engineering software
  
  

Your background: You should hold a master's degree or PhD in civil, geotechnical engineering or equivalent. You should thrive in an international environment and speak and write English fluently. You have a strong drive and take initiative and responsibility for your assignments, and you get motivated by creating excellent results through teamwork. Furthermore, it is advantageous if you:

• Have minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a professional engineer,
• are highly numerate and have experience of developing / writing your own software using programs such as MATLAB have knowledge/experience with geotechnical engineering related to offshore wind farms.
• have experience with design of monopiles, pin piles and suction caissons.
• have experience with design codes/guidelines such as API, Eurocode, DIN, DNV-OS-J101, and
• have experience with soil structure interaction design methodologies.
• possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients and other consultants effectively,
  
  

In return, we offer exceptional opportunities to shape your daily work, acquire new skills, and engage in intriguing projects. At Wood Thilsted, we are deeply committed to our people and a brighter future. Our core values and behaviours underpin everything we do. Our work environment fosters individuality and personal excellence, with a focus on results and innovation at a high professional level. Additionally, we provide competitive salary packages, pension benefits, health and life insurance, as well as flexibility in working hours and locations.

In case of any further questions, please reach out to Phani K, Talent Acquisition Specialist at [email protected]

Please apply through Careers where you will have the opportunity to upload a CV and enter your details for consideration. You can read more about us by visiting our website or our Linkedin page for the newest updates. To maintain a fair recruitment process, please do not add a photo to your CV. We look forward to hearing from you. We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process and providing equal opportunities for all our job candidates. We are happy to accommodate any adjustments you may need during the application and hiring process. While this job opening does not have a fixed deadline, please make sure that you apply as soon as possible. We are going to close the application as soon as we get enough candidates.

At Wood Thilsted, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong. We believe that diversity drives excellence and makes us stronger. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to create a workplace that is free from discrimination and bias, where all employees have equal opportunities for growth and advancement.