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Geotechnical Engineer

Imagine a future where you help shape innovative foundation solutions for offshore wind farms​  

Join us in this role where you’ll provide geotechnical input and undertake analyses for the design and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations. Working across engineering disciplines, you’ll help solve complex technical challenges, improve our tools and methods, and contribute to research and industry collaboration.  

 

Welcome to ​Geotechnical Foundation Design​ 
You’ll be part of ​the Geotechnical Foundation Design team​ where you, together with your colleagues, will play a crucial role in designing offshore wind turbine foundations. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will provide geotechnical input and undertake geotechnical analyses to support the design and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations. In addition, you will support R&D and industry collaborations, including the development and implementation of novel design and installation methodologies. 

 

As a team, we ​share knowledge, value different perspectives, and support each other in turning complex challenges into practical solutions.​ 

 

You’ll play an important role in:  

 

  • supporting concept selection and detailed design of offshore wind turbine foundations, including monopiles, pin piles, and suction buckets
  • performing geotechnical analyses and conducting driveability assessments for offshore wind turbine foundations 
  • collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions and solve complex geotechnical challenges associated with offshore foundation design
  • contributing to the development and improvement of in-house engineering tools, methodologies, and technical deliverables, including calculations, reports, and project documentation that support engineering decisions
  • participating in R&D and innovation projects to advance geotechnical design practices and support the development of novel design and installation methodologies
  • taking ownership of technical tasks, actively contributing to technical discussions, and constructively challenging existing practices to drive continuous improvement 

 

 

To succeed in the role, you:  

  • hold a M.Sc. or a Ph.D. degree in civil/geotechnical engineering (or equivalent)  
  • have an interest in R&D activities that push the boundaries of geotechnical design practices
  • have experience with coding environments (e.g. MATLAB or Python) and geotechnical software packages (e.g. PLAXIS or FLAC)
  • have experience in the offshore wind industry as a geotechnical engineer (advantageous but not a prerequisite)
  • thrive in a collaborative and international environment, communicate effectively with stakeholders, take ownership of technical tasks, and bring a proactive, positive, and open-minded approach to delivering results. 

 

 

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply. 

 

Shape the future with us 
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate. 

 

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com. 

 

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position. 

Position salary range: 

For this role, the base pay will be determined according to the relevant pay structure for the location where the position is filled. Actual pay will be based on skills, experience, and the expected role fulfilment to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package. Pay details specific to your location will be provided during the interview process.

 

Pre-employment background checks:

For certain positions, a background check may be required as part of the hiring process. Because we recruit across multiple countries, the specific checks performed will depend on the role and the legal requirements in the location where the position is filled. If a background check is relevant for the role you are being considered for, you will be informed during the recruitment process. All background checks are carried out by an external provider and always in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.

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Join a global leader in renewable energy

Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind and is one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world. With us, you’ll play your part in creating a world that runs entirely on green energy. As a leading green energy company, we leverage the curiosity and passion of our people to innovate and develop new technologies or bring existing technologies to scale, collaborating with governments, suppliers, and our industry partners to make renewable energy solutions a reality. At Ørsted, we work together with openness and respect and seek fresh perspectives to solve any task at hand: big or small. 

About Ørsted

  • We provide countries, companies, and communities with sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive energy solutions, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and energy storage.
  • Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
  • We built the world’s first offshore wind farm, Vindeby in Denmark, in 1991, and completed the world’s largest, Hornsea 2 in the UK, in 2022.
  • We were founded in Denmark in 2006 and now have approximately 8,000 employees, working in 15 countries and counting. 

 

An inclusive team

At Ørsted, we strive to be an inclusive workplace where you’re respected for who you are, valued for the unique perspectives you bring, and rewarded fairly for what you achieve. We want all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Application deadline
13 September 2026

Location

London, GB Skærbæk, DK Gentofte, DK

Area of work
Engineering and construction

Employment type
Permanent

Work hours
Full-time

Workplace
Hybrid (office and home-working)

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