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We have successfully developed a Global Centre of Excellence for Offshore Geosciences in our Perth office, and currently have exciting opportunities for Offshore Geotechnical Engineers to join the team and help service the growing technical demands of our clients operating in the offshore sector. This will primarily support the development of natural gas and offshore wind projects around the world, but with a specific focus on Australia.
We are committed to responsibly leading the global energy transition.
Our team has established itself as a preferred independent offshore geoscience consultant, succeeding as a collective of talented experts, each with discrete technical strengths but connected with shared capabilities and attitudes. The team is led by an exceptionally well qualified and experienced group that has established a top reputation for providing pragmatic advice and innovative solutions, encompassing the spectrum of Geotechnical Engineering, engineering geology, geology and geophysics.
The success of this group has resulted in unprecedented levels of growth in project opportunities. To support this and future growth, WSP seeks applications from talented early to mid-career professionals with a passion for learning and innovation. As a key part of this team, you will apply your existing knowledge and expertise to a variety of offshore energy and infrastructure projects, providing practical, truly independent and reliable advice to our clients.
Significant opportunities also exist for applicants to work more widely within WSP's Earth & Environment team, assisting with a range of onshore and coastal projects. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn from the best, early in your career and beyond.
What you'll do
You will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team to provide pragmatic advice on a range of challenging offshore projects and explore new and innovative ways of enhancing project workflows. You will also:
- Plan and manage Offshore Geotechnical investigations.
- Process and interpret geotechnical data for the development of integrated ground models.
- Use the results of in situ and laboratory tests to define appropriate design geotechnical properties.
- Perform geotechnical analyses for the design of foundations for offshore structures, including but not limited to piled foundations, shallow foundations and anchors.
- Perform geotechnical analyses for subsea pipelines and cables.
- Present the outcomes of your work in concise technical documents and presentations.
- Proactively interact with representatives from other technical disciplines to deliver optimal project outcomes.
For this role, we suggest that you have the following qualifications and expertise:
- Solid experience in Geotechnical Engineering. Previous offshore experience would be viewed favourably but is not essential.
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Geotechnical Engineering.
- Experience in the processing and interpretation of geotechnical site characterisation data.
- Geotechnical foundation design experience.
- A drive to learn and develop skills across all aspects of Offshore Geotechnical Engineering.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An attention to detail coupled with an ability to also see the bigger picture.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new situations and challenges.
- Highly motivated with a commitment to working as a collaborative member of a close-knit technical team.
- An innovative and inquisitive mindset.
- Although this role is primarily office-based, you should have a willingness and ability to work offshore on an intermittent basis.
- A fantastic office environment, with world-class facilities and aspects.
- Flexible working hours and an ability to work from home.
- Global mobility, with opportunities to travel to other WSP offices.
- Paid parental leave & purchased additional annual leave.
- Corporate employee discounts and offers.
- Salary continuance insurance.
- Wellness at work & social club.
- Workplace giving /volunteering.
- Employee reward & recognition program.
- Professional and technical development opportunities.
- Recognition for professional and team achievements.
WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture that celebrates different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you'll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We want here to be a place where you'll always find new ways to grow - where you'll design your path and do what truly matters to you.
We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you'll imagine a better future for you.
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Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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