Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer – Offshore Wind Industry

Job description

Are you passionate about leading geotechnical projects? Do you want to work in the green offshore wind industry where your skills and expertise will help secure a sustainable future based on renewable energy? Then keep reading – Cadeler is looking for a Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer with your skills and interests!

Cadeler is a global partner in the offshore wind industry, specializing in wind farm construction and maintenance. We are part of an industry that is now, more than ever, both relevant and in high demand. As our industry continues to grow, so do we! We are now looking for a Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer to spearhead engineering-related projects, ensuring seamless execution in offshore construction with a strong focus on safety and quality standards.

What will you do?

As our new Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer you will contribute to the planning and technical support of offshore construction projects with a focus on geotechnical, piling and jacking engineering. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensure safety, and maintain high-quality standards while engaging with clients and stakeholders.

Your main tasks include:

• Developing and optimizing the jacking, piling, and geotechnical engineering required for complex offshore construction projects
• Providing expert technical guidance on advanced offshore construction methods and equipment, specializing in geotechnical science and piling engineering
• Directing and evaluating engineering and feasibility studies for jacking operations to enhance installation processes and resolve challenges for both jacked-up and sailing operations, collaborating with skilled subcontractors and internal resources
• Implementing and enforcing rigorous safety protocols, ensuring personnel safety and strict compliance with industry standards
• Providing strategic support to offshore execution teams, facilitating effective communication between vessel crews and office teams
• Overseeing project-specific deliverables related to jacking, piling and geotechnical subjects
• Identifying and driving opportunities for operational improvements, optimizations, cost savings, and innovative developments in equipment design and processes
• Attending operations onboard the vessels when engineering support is required

To succeed in this role

Being part of the Cadeler community means you will have a natural interest and care for the environment and our shared mission to speed up the green energy transition. Your environmental considerations and the safety of our people and the planet will be a key priority in your daily work.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can convey complex technical information to diverse stakeholders. Motivated by working in multidisciplinary teams and seeing on-site operations, with a high level of accountability and a strong sense of ownership for assigned tasks.

We think you will be a good match if you possess the following:

• M.Sc. Engineering Degree within relevant field such as Civil, Geotechnical or similar.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS and Geotechnical modelling software (e.g. Plaxis, Lpile, Apile or similar)
• Experience in handling or producing offshore piling engineering and/or jack-up-specific engineering (SSA, LPA, etc.).
• Experience in applying structural engineering principles to the design and analysis of jack-up structures, as well as monopile installation scopes for offshore projects
• Effective in engaging with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to provide updates and address technical queries
• Strong commitment to implementing safety protocols and overseeing quality control measures to ensure high standards and compliance with industry safety regulations