Lead 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 to work in the global wind industry. We operate globally, supporting projects located in Asia, North America and Northern Europe. We currently employ a staff of over 150, based in the USA, Europe, Taiwan, Japan and Poland with a continued growth foreseen in the near future.

As a company, WT strives to optimize offshore wind farms to limit their carbon emissions through better and greener design. Through excellent engineering, we provide the best overall value to our clients' projects and support our clients with their decarbonization objectives. We also aim to have a strong culture based on mutual trust, honesty, knowledge sharing and a good social atmosphere.

Due to the success and growth of the company we are seeking an ambitious Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join us to further develop the company based out of our Boston office.

Areas of responsibility: As a Lead Geotechnical Engineer your main objective will be to provide high-quality geotechnical support to our clients in the offshore wind industry. You will be providing support to a number of projects across our portfolio of work as well as taking responsibility for your own packages of work. 

You will be given 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: 

• Designing and managing offshore geotechnical site investigation campaigns 
• Specifying and processing laboratory test results 
• Preparing geotechnical interpretive reports and geotechnical design profiles 
• Supporting the development of 3D ground models 
• Performing seabed mobility and cable burial assessments 

• Acting as a client representative during offshore geotechnical site investigation campaigns 
• Engaging and leading in R&D activities 
• Developing in-house engineering software. 

This opening is available for our Boston office. based on local terms and conditions. There may be some travelling in Northern Europe, North America or Asia in relation to your work. Opportunities for short or long-term postings abroad may be a possibility. 

Your background: You should hold a master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or equivalent and hold a professional qualification e.g PE or CEng. 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: 

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with clients and other consultants effectively. 
• Are highly numerate and have experience of developing / writing your own software using programs such as Matlab 
• Have knowledge/experience with advanced geotechnical laboratory testing and interpretation 

• Have knowledge/experience with geotechnical engineering related to offshore wind farms. 

In return we offer you excellent opportunities to influence your daily work, develop new competences and work on interesting projects. At Wood Thilsted, we care about our people and we are committed to a brighter future. We have defined our set of values and behaviors that are at the heart of everything we do. Our work environment is a place where everyone can be themselves and be their best. We are result-orientated and innovation-driven at a high professional level and with excellence in delivery. Besides this we also offer competitive salary packages, pension, health and life insurance as well as flexibility in working hours and locations.

Apply: Please apply using the link: http://woodthilsted.com/careers/ where you will have the opportunity to upload a CV and enter your details for consideration.

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