Geotechnical Engineer
BH-276145
Posted: 14/08/2024
- Salary dependent on experience
- Scotland Scotland Aberdeen
- Permanent
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Oil & Gas
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Offshore Wind
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Onshore Wind
**Geotechnical Engineer**
Permanent position
Aberdeen
Offshore / Subsea project work
NES Fircroft are supporting a key client based in Aberdeen, who are a global leader within mooring solutions to the Energy industry. They offer a start to finish solution, from engineering and design through to offshore installation or retrieval and decommissioning.
What we are looking for is an Geotechnical Engineer, that has experience within the design, fabrication, operation & installation of anchor solutions, which will be carried out through performance of geotechnical analysis, R&D and consultancy services.
As referenced, this is a permanent position, and the client is also in a position to offer relocation support for the right candidate, therefore this role is open to most nationalities.
Key responsibilities:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Permanent position
Aberdeen
Offshore / Subsea project work
NES Fircroft are supporting a key client based in Aberdeen, who are a global leader within mooring solutions to the Energy industry. They offer a start to finish solution, from engineering and design through to offshore installation or retrieval and decommissioning.
What we are looking for is an Geotechnical Engineer, that has experience within the design, fabrication, operation & installation of anchor solutions, which will be carried out through performance of geotechnical analysis, R&D and consultancy services.
As referenced, this is a permanent position, and the client is also in a position to offer relocation support for the right candidate, therefore this role is open to most nationalities.
Key responsibilities:
- Support product research and development from concept to market including development of analytical techniques, completion/coordination geotechnical lab testing and performance of detailed engineering activities. Support fabrication and full-scale testing of completed products
- Completion of engineering consultancy services, as relates to all anchor types, in accordance with client and company expectations, ensuring quality of work, completion on time and in budget and compliance of contractual requirements
- Carry out engineering activities, such as geotechnical assessment and structural analysis, as applicable with discipline
- Perform calculations for the specification of the type and size of drag embedment and vertical load anchors
- Contribute to advancing the technical competence of the engineering team, with a focus on structural design and analysis
- Prepare cost estimates and technical proposals in response to enquiries from clients
- Provide technical advice in response to internal/external queries related to design, installation, and operations of anchoring systems
- Attend geotechnical laboratory operations, onshore inspections/tests, and offshore operations etc as required
- Degree (2.1) in relevant Engineering discipline (Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or similar field)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the offshore energy industry
- Practical knowledge of the following topics and related industry codes and standards
- Geotechnical data assessment and geotechnical analysis for offshore/subsea foundations
- Structural analysis and design for offshore/subsea structure structures
- Design and operation of offshore mooring systems.
- Knowledge of offshore engineering codes such as DNV, ISO, API, or other international codes
- Competent user of the following engineering software packages including creation and reviewing of models: PLAXIS, DIGIN, LPILE, OPILE. ANSYS
- Understanding of recognised UK and International quality standards e.g. ISO 9001
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.