Principal Geotechnical Engineer
- Location: Glasgow
- Salary: Market related
Job Title - Principal Geotechnical Engineer.
Location - Glasgow, hybrid working structure.
Job Overview:
In this role, you'll be part of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a range of projects across the UK for market sectors including highways, water, energy, rail and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across the full project life cycle including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.
This role could be either an Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level role depending on your skills and experience.
The successful candidate will have experience working in a UK geotechnical consultancy and the following skillset:
Requirements:
If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Title - Principal Geotechnical Engineer.Location - Edinburgh, hybrid working structure.Job Overview:In this role, you'll be part of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a range of projects across the UK for market sectors including highways, water, energy, rail and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across the full project life cycle including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.This role could be either an Senior Engineer or Principal Engineer level role depending on your skills and experience.The successful candidate will have experience working in a UK geotechnical consultancy and the following skillset: Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principals and practice.Experience of planning and supervising ground investigations.Geotechnical reporting.Geotechnical design analysis and reports.Preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards. Requirements: BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable.Chartered Engineer (IEng/CEng) or Geologist (CGeol) status is desirable. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Title - Geotechnical Engineer.Location - Glasgow, hybrid working structure.Job Overview:In this role, you'll be part of the Ground Engineering team helping to deliver a range of projects across the UK for market sectors including highways, water, energy, rail and development. The team provides a wide range of geotechnical design services across the full project life cycle including feasibility studies, ground investigations, geotechnical interpretation, preliminary and detailed design, and construction supervision for geotechnical works.The successful candidate will have experience working in a UK geotechnical consultancy and the following skillset: Knowledge of geotechnical engineering principals and practice.Experience of planning and supervising ground investigations.Geotechnical reporting.Geotechnical design analysis and reports.Preparation of contract drawings, specifications and schedules in compliance with UK standards. Requirements: BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or BSc/MSc in Engineering Geology or Earth Science.MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or a related applicable field is desirable. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Are you a Geotechnical Engineer who is passionate about the Offshore sector? Our client, one of the world's leading geotechnical offshore companies, is the best place to be a Technical Director. They are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious engineer to become an invaluable part of the geotechnical team, who wants to grow and develop within the industry and manage their own team.This is an exciting role that will require the technical leadership of geotechnical engineering for offshore wind development. You should have a good command of fast-evolving geotechnical issues around OWF as well as have the capacity to deliver projects with my client. You will be encouraged to think differently to deliver projects using innovative business models and utilising existing, and developing new, digital solutions and design automation.ResponsibilitiesManaging a geotechnical team and providing them with support, what will give you the autonomy to implement your ideas and improve your social skills.Working on global offshore wind projects, what is an exciting opportunity to develop personal and technical skills.Interaction with stakeholders on a technical level.Providing QA of factual and interpretation reports .Assisting with geotechnical design and engineering.Approving laboratory testing schedules.RequirementsMinimum 8 years of relevant experience in Renewable Energy.Recognized first degree in Engineering geology or Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.MSc in Geotechnical Engineering or similar.Membership in a relevant professional institution.
Spencer Ogden are exclusively partnered with this established Offshore Wind Engineering Consultancy.Job Overview: The Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer will work on engineering and consultancy assignments for offshore wind farm on a global basis and with a special focus on the Irish offshore wind market. The Senior/Principal Geotechnical Engineer will be responsible for leading teams to deliver complex geotechnical engineering projects.The successful candidate will share a responsibility for meeting our ambitious growth objectives in the rapidly growing renewables business. Our team members and colleagues worldwide will support you to be part of the exciting movement in the dynamic wind industry.Are you ready to contribute your expertise in our goal, to transition Ireland to green energy?Key Responsibilities and Duties: Lead and manage geosciences work packages for offshore wind developments, through coordination with the geoscience package management lead, including but not limited to: Strategy and management plan preparationDevelopment of survey specificationsPreparation of procurement documentationTender management and evaluationSurvey managementData and package interfaces managementDeliverables review, ensuring all deliverables are provided in compliance with approved instructions, procedures and policies. Receive and respond to enquiries of a geoscience nature relating to prospects in Ireland and prepare tenders and proposals as required, with support from the ground Geoteam as required. ???????Contribute to the review of geotechnical designs, method statements and submissions by third parties to ensure geotechnical issues are accounted for.Support a variety of engineering analyses including foundation design, leg penetration/extraction analysis, drivability analyses, geotechnical interpretations and cable route assessments.Contribute to the operations in the wider group Geoteam, which may include provision of line management, coaching and mentoring of junior engineersTake a lead in business development activities.Attend conferences, write and delivering technical papers, represent OWC and promote our skills and competencies in the offshore wind sector. Requirements: Engineering and or Geology degreeAt least 3 years' experience as a geotechnical engineer in the design and management of geosciences aspects within the offshore wind industry.Excellent geotechnical engineering knowledge with experience in managing small teams to deliver projects for clients.Ability to co-ordinate, direct and lead projects and work under own initiative with minimum supervision.Experienced in the scoping, management, supervision and interpretation of offshore site investigations.Experience of jack-up leg penetration analyses.Ability to undertake scour assessments, pile drivability and leg extraction analyses.Good technical knowledge of offshore design and construction.Familiar with commercial and contractual issues and able to provide guidance to clients.Good sales and business development techniques and be competent in marketing the capabilities of the companyCapable of seeing new business opportunities and pursuing these with existing and future clients.Proficient in French, German, Polish, Japanese or another language is an advantage. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Job Overview: Responsible for spatial data management, map production and the provision of GIS support services for both onshore and offshore environments.Key Responsibilities and Duties: Project spatial data management within a spatial database including the validation of incoming geophysical / geotechnical survey data and CAD engineering drawings; maintaining spatial data quality standards and metadata; building automated spatial data workflows for loading and processing; and providing spatial data deliverables according to required standards.Professional quality map and chart production to meet the needs of the different project departments, ensuring timely delivery in accordance with project cartographic standards and compatibility with the Document Management System.Key GIS interface with contractors and stakeholders on the project: EIA, land management, offshore survey, geological, etc.Provision of ad-hoc GIS support to the different project departments including spatial analysis and visualisation tasks for assisting project decision making; informal training to colleagues wanting to use GIS; and providing occasional support to other GIS colleagues within the company. Requirements: A degree in GIS or Geography, Master's degree in GIS preferable. 5+ years experience providing professional GIS services.2+ years experience in offshore wind industry or similar.Experience with Desktop GIS software, principally QGIS but also proprietary ESRI GIS software ArcMap / ArcGIS Pro and associated common extensionsExperience with spatial databases and SQL, principally PostGIS but also ESRI ArcSDE / Enterprise GeodatabasesExperience building spatial data workflows with tools such as QGIS Graphical Modeller, PyQGIS, ArcGIS ModelBuilder, ArcPy and/or FME.Experience of map series production with QGIS Atlas and/or ArcGIS Data Driven PagesBasic competency in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD softwareExperience with other relevant systems and software will be considered as a plus, especially web GIS platforms.General knowledge and interest in renewable energy and environmental assessment regulatory frameworks and renewable energy project development, design, and construction. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
Engineering Manager The position is to be filled for an undetermined period of time. Your tasks: Independent set-up and control of an engineering team within projects (engineering management) Implementation and coordination of construction projects in connection with process engineering/power plant-specific tasksPreparation of project phase-dependent documents (terms of reference, tenders, etc.)Preparation of cost estimatesParticipation in project meetings, negotiations, evaluation of bids and preparation of award recommendationsEnsuring quality assurance and quality control during the planning, tendering, construction and operation phasesSelecting and specifying CHP plant and heating plant components in accordance with international regulations and standards as well as internal Vattenfall standardsParticipation in inter-project and inter-departmental exchanges of experiencePreparation of meeting reports and presentationsIn this role, you report to the Project Manager within a project and to the Manager Execution Engineering, be a sparring partner for the project manager and the rest of the project management teamUsing "people Skills" to build and motivate engineering teams. Your profile Degree in process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or power plant engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience in planning and project management. Experience in the operation of heating and combined heat and power plants is an advantageYour professional skills include a sound knowledge of power plant-specific processes in heat generation plants as well as the interface of generation plants to district heating networks, CCS is a plusYour personal competencies include leadership qualities and excellent analytical skillsYou work in a structured manner, are self-initiated and have good communication skillsGood focus on safety and safety in designYou have a very good command of Swedish and EnglishYou have experience in planning and engineering processes as well as in teamwork, including cultural sensitivityWorking on interdisciplinary topics and interfaces with other departments are obligatory for youTravelling is not a problem for you. Engineering Manager The position is to be filled for an undetermined period of time. Your tasks: Independent set-up and control of an engineering team within projects (engineering management) Implementation and coordination of construction projects in connection with process engineering/power plant-specific tasksPreparation of project phase-dependent documents (terms of reference, tenders, etc.)Preparation of cost estimatesParticipation in project meetings, negotiations, evaluation of bids and preparation of award recommendationsEnsuring quality assurance and quality control during the planning, tendering, construction and operation phasesSelecting and specifying CHP plant and heating plant components in accordance with international regulations and standards as well as internal Vattenfall standardsParticipation in inter-project and inter-departmental exchanges of experiencePreparation of meeting reports and presentationsIn this role, you report to the Project Manager within a project and to the Manager Execution Engineering, be a sparring partner for the project manager and the rest of the project management teamUsing "people Skills" to build and motivate engineering teams. Your profile Degree in process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or power plant engineering and at least 5 years of professional experience in planning and project management. Experience in the operation of heating and combined heat and power plants is an advantageYour professional skills include a sound knowledge of power plant-specific processes in heat generation plants as well as the interface of generation plants to district heating networks, CCS is a plusYour personal competencies include leadership qualities and excellent analytical skillsYou work in a structured manner, are self-initiated and have good communication skillsGood focus on safety and safety in designYou have a very good command of Swedish and EnglishYou have experience in planning and engineering processes as well as in teamwork, including cultural sensitivityWorking on interdisciplinary topics and interfaces with other departments are obligatory for youTravelling is not a problem for you.
This engineer will support the Quality Assurance team in ensuring Customer Satisfaction and enhancing the Customer Experience. Will experience working with utility scale solar trackers and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contractors of solar plants. Plan, direct, & coordinate quality assurance functions concerning materials with clients. Travel to Customer sites as needed to conduct training, audits and respond to requestsReview, revise and proofread documents and records for completeness, technical accuracy, and grammatical errors. Assist authors with visual tools such as process flow diagrams, decision trees, etc. to better convey knowledge. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in QA/QC projects. Engineering degree – Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental engineering or similar.Knowledge of 8D Problem Solving Method, other Quality Tools and MethodsRequired to travel 50% within the US to designated site. 2-4 years of experience within Utility Scale Solar projects.
Technical Solutions Engineer We have partnered exclusively with a leading global operator specialised in the complete management of solar and wind assets for the generation of electricity.As Technical Solutions Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, engineering and optimising utility scale energy storage systemsYour duties will include, but not limited to the following: Preparing electrical equipment specifications, data sheets, and bid evaluations for storage systems, inverters, switchgears, transformers, and other equipment as requiredProviding guidance on design concepts around short circuit protection, conductor sizing, thermal systems, safety systems etc.Participating in site and factory acceptance tests;Liaise with project stakeholders to ensure designs meet expectations;Perform various calculations and analysis to ensure project efficiency;Grid connection analysis and preparation of technical documentation. Skills and experience required: Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering.4 years of experience designing and modelling electric systems (HV & MV).Experience within renewables and/or energy efficiency projects. If you feel the above criteria applies to you, please do not hesitate to apply.
As an Offshore Foundation Structural Assessment Senior Engineer F/M you will be involved in delivering multi-level ongoing projects in the offshore wind whilst looking at the wider renewable energy business in general, contributing and developing broader technical solutions for business.You'll be part of an enthusiastic and committed team of Engineers and Technicians to deliver high-quality output on projects. Client care and repeat business are crucial to success. This means you enjoy developing and nurturing relationships with clients.You will have a good understanding of the technical engineering requirements of offshore wind turbine structures. As an Offshore foundation structural assessment senior engineer, you will be Performing structural calculations mainly using the finite element calculation method (FEA) to include: Analysis of Structural ModelsMonitoring calculations and detailed drawingsSelection of load cases (environmental conditions, a turbine in production/shutdown, etc.)Post-processing of extreme loads and fatigueAnalysis of the results and recommendations on the designData flow managementEnsuring technical compliance with the relevant regulations and client specificationsCompletion and delivery of high-quality technical reports. and you will carry out the dimensioning of structures: In the pre-design, design, basic, and detailed engineering phases (typically offshore jacket/monopile wind turbine foundation).Analysis of structural designs and gradually develop expertise in a wide range of offshore structures including static & dynamic analysis, fatigue analysis, impact analysis, fracture mechanics, Finite Element Analysis, wave dynamics, seismic design, engineering materials, etc. The role is based in Nantes, France, and the incumbent will have the right to work and reside in France.In this hybrid role, you will have a defined work location that includes remote work from home, in the office, and offshore/on-site as agreed with your manager.Flexibility to working hours and willing travel locally and internationally may be required occasionally.What we are looking forWe are looking for a determined, results, and client-oriented professional with a supportive and global mindset, and excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate should be passionate about innovation, and progress and enjoys working in a dynamic and multicultural environment both independently and as part of a team. In addition, you: Hold a Master's degree (or equivalent):structural mechanics and/or solid mechanics.Have at least 3 years of experience in the offshore field (Wind or Oil & Gas) in the dimensioning of offshore foundation structures, mainly of the jacket or monopile type.Will have Knowledge of mechanical characteristics of metal/concrete/composite materials (RDM).Have an in-depth understanding of at least 1 of the following: ANSYS / SACS / ABAQUS / SESAM.Knowledge and/or practice of standards such as DNV-GL, IEC, API, AISC, and Eurocodes.Are fully proficient in English, and French is an advantage.Practice in code checking, yielding, buckling, and fatigue, in ULS, FLS, and ALS conditions could be an additional advantage.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following: Provide professional, cost effective and value adding electrical engineering services within Renewable Energy Business Units. The candidate should possess a strong knowledge of renewable energy and practical experience of managing connections to the Irish transmission system, and be well-versed in current Irish grid connection policy and regulation;Lead the delivery of project electrical engineering works and services. Manage the interaction with ESB Networks, Eirgrid, electrical & civil contractors, and other contractors and project stakeholders. Actively attend and participate in team meetings, site meetings and design meetings, to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget and in line with statutory Health and Safety requirements. Lead and co-ordinate project energisations and construction related grid outages and manage grid code compliance testing associated with any new HV installation required to demonstrate compliance under the terms of its connection agreement;Lead engineering and optioneering processes of potential grid connection solutions for Renewable Energy projects. Prepare and procure analysis of the Irish Transmission system to identify the most feasible commercial grid connection options for live projects. Identify and apply Grid Code requirements to grid connection solutions, disseminate changes to Grid Code and connection policy to Renewable Energy Projects;Review and / or prepare technical project, tender and contract documentation to monitor, control and reduce cost. Monitor and analyse all elements of design, manufacture, processing, construction, operation, and maintenance to ensure delivery of current project requirements, including meeting obligations under any associated grid connection agreements. Identify and co-ordinate all stakeholders throughout project and service delivery to ensure that project and service key performance indicators are achieved. Enable sufficient, timely and appropriate information exchange between all stakeholders throughout project / service development and delivery to ensure that deliverables and KPI's are understood and any risks or opportunities are monitored and reviewed to achieve the best project / service results. Monitor against the project plan and take remedial action to recover project overruns to ensure cost effective professional engineering services are delivered;All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for ensuring Health, Safety and Welfare of themselves, fellow employees, and members of the public. Identify, understand, and apply all Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements as a fundamental element of any construction design or undertaking ensuring safety of employees and members of the public during construction, testing, commissioning and operation;Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives. The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes: Hons Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Electrical Engineering essential; Post-Graduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline would be an advantage for this role;7 years’ experience managing the grid connection process for transmission connected projects in the generator or utility sector; Significant technical experience of HV electrical design and consenting of 110/220/400 kV infrastructure, HV cable (≥ 110 kV) experience, verifying / approving third party design, contract Management, financial /cost management and project management required;Excellent technical report writing and communications skills essential; Proficient in AutoCAD and PSSE or other similar electrical design software would be an advantage
My Client is resourcing for a Solar Design Engineer, this is an extremely exciting opportunity to manage, plan and execute engineering support on solar energy installations. Projects are located throughout the UK and Ireland. Previous Solar UK experience is required with overseas experience a bonus. In this Role you Will: · You will lease directly with the project management team across full lifecycle of the project · You will plan solar projects in the utility scale megawatt range and undertake yield assessments · You will develop designs for projects in development liaising directly with the development team The role has a fantastic salary, bonus and benefits package.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe key responsibilities include the following: Planning of outages on the main Combined Cycle Gas Turbine plant and Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant and other major items of plant.Development of contingency plans associated with the aboveReview of contracts, programmes, project and commercial documentation associated with outagesProgress and reporting on all planned and unplanned outagesEnsuring plans meet safety, environmental, technical, and commercial targetsCo-ordination of day-to-day maintenance planning activities.Managing site specific projects that have defined time or functional start and end criteria. These may include CAPEX projects, plant investigations, technical and commercial project assignments, audits etc.Manage and develop site based computerised maintenance management systems to suit business and plant needsDevelop and test site Business Continuity PlansCoordinate the preparation of monthly reports, business reviews and associated follow up actions.Develop procedures and plans in the above areas to support the stations ISO quality standards Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential Experience in a power plant or similar process industry in a commercial environment is considered essential.It is expected that the incumbent would have good interpersonal skill and have the ability to manage and lead projects, coordinate activities, chair meetings, and manage unplanned changes.The incumbent would be expected to prepare reports to suit recipients at different levels of the organisation and make presentations as required. Desirable Working experience in the use, development and management of planning software and computerised maintenance management systems would be an advantage. QualificationsIt is desirable that the incumbent has 3rd level qualification in engineering or a related technical/science based subject.