Project Geotechnical Engineer - Marine
Fugro Holdings

Norfolk, Virginia


Job Description

Fugro Offshore Wind Service line unlocks insights from Geo-data to help you plan, design, build, operate and maintain your offshore wind farm in a safe, sustainable and efficient manner. Our successful track record, combined with local presence and global knowledge, enables us to support offshore wind farm projects anywhere in the world.

The Project Geotechnical Engineer is responsible for geotechnical work around the process of acquiring, analyzing, engineering, and interpreting of complete and high-quality geotechnical data to provide accurate and customized services to clients. Provides geotechnical advice in one or a small number or specialized technical disciplines and develops solutions to clients by putting acquired geotechnical data into context. be a part of a group of engineers and or Data Scientists and provide engineering/geo-science advice in multiple specialized technical disciplines and develop solutions with the team by putting acquired Geo-data into context. This role will consist of working in both in offshore and onshore, collecting, and interpreting data using cutting-edge tools to sample and characterize soil conditions and develop geotechnical engineering design parameters.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers, or the communities in which we live and work at risk.
  • Work within a team environment collecting geotechnical data, seabed soil and rock samples and performing in situ testing using standard and novel marine coring and penetration tools.
  • Perform offshore core logging to classify seabed soil and rock samples, and perform basic index and strength testing on collected samples.
  • Guide and oversee more junior shift engineers and field technicians in performance of seabed sampling and in situ and field laboratory testing, and identify training needs.
  • Perform quality assurance checks on all offshore geotechnical testing and data processing, interpretation and reporting.
  • Assist Site Manager in planning, coordinating, and managing field data acquisition activities.
  • Produce daily field reports and communicate progress to onboard client representative and/or onshore client.
  • Produce field reports using Quality Management Systems reporting protocol and procedures, comprising of offshore operations, sampling, in situ testing, and index testing procedures and results.
  • While onshore (office-based), support proposal preparation, data interpretation and review, and engineering reporting, assist in planning and mobilizing marine geotechnical investigation projects, support geotechnical field data acquisition activities, including quality assurance checks on all offshore geotechnical testing, and maintain client contact.

Job Requirements
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
  • Possess current driver's license with acceptable motor vehicle record.
  • Ability to work offshore 20% and travel internationally, without any travel restrictions.
  • Have 3 years of geotechnical marine investigation experience performing and leading marine activities.
  • Possess a Bachelor 's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Familiarity with geotechnical laboratory testing in an offshore data collection environment.
  • Basic understanding of soil mechanics as related to soil and rock classification and standard engineering properties.
  • Flexible, innovative, and the ability to work in teams are key requirements for this position.

What's in it for you?

At Fugro, our people are our number one priority and central to our purpose to create a safe and livable world. Our values set the foundation for our unique culture: we are determined to deliver, we prepare for tomorrow, we do what's right, and we build trust. Our talent philosophy is seeded by our values and fueled by a passion for learning, developing leadership behaviors, transparency, and accountability.

Fugro offers opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, and leadership development programs.

We value the mental, physical, and financial health of our employees and their families and offer a variety of flexible work models. Fugro USA's comprehensive benefits package also ensures you have choices that fit your needs at any life stage.

How to apply?

If you are interested in this role we look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. Please click on our 'apply' button and upload your resume and cover letter.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated.

Fugro USA posting Disclaimer

Fugro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly at 713-369-5600, option 5 or recruiting.usa@fugro.com.

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