Geotechnical Engineer

Subsea7 has an exciting opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to be part of the geotechnical team, based in Stavanger. We are a multicultural and diverse team, regularly use the various FEA packages for foundation design and we work together as a team to solve problems and learn from each other. The applicant should have relevant offshore geotechnical competence. Programming skills in python or similar is not a requirement but an advantage for the position.

We hope you will be the next team member and look forward to hearing from you.

The tasks you will solve:

• Complete geotechnical engineering aspects of tenders, studies, and projects

• Interpret and use offshore site investigation data and be able to integrate results into parameters for detailed design of subsea infrastructure

• Undertake detailed design and installation of gravity based, piled and suction installed foundations

• Use of 2D and 3D finite element software (Plaxis and/or OptumCE)

• Carry out soil/pipeline interaction analyses

• Complete offshore trenching and rock dumping assessments

• Possibility to attend offshore trenching or rock dumping as client representative

What you get from us:

• A very good working environment and collaboration culture

• Challenging and exciting workdays

• Personal development and career opportunities

• Competitive terms including an attractive insurance policies and pension schemes

• Sports clubs and social- and recreational activities for both you and your family

• Workplace flexibility

What we want from you:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering with specialization in Geotechnical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years relevant offshore geotechnical design working experience, either in oil and gas or offshore wind

• Good knowledge of codes and standards within the field of Geotechnical Engineering

• Preferable experience with programming in python or similar

• Strong analytical skills

• Creative problem solving - able to suggest and develop new methods and ways of working

• Understanding of clients’ needs and ability to suggest and apply “fit for purpose” solutions

• Sound communication skills – able to communicate ideas and results to various stakeholders (both in written reports and in meetings, presentations etc.) particularly in English

• The ability to work in a team as well as individually with a minimum of supervision

The position is based in Stavanger.  

For queries regarding the position please contact Christian Linde Olsen, Discipline Manager – Geotechnics Norway: Christian.LindeOlsen@Subsea7.com / +47 51 72 12 25

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