Venterra is a global wind energy services company, engineering, building and supporting major wind and renewables projects around the world. Our clear purpose: accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the go-to services provider and strategic partner for the rapidly expanding wind industry. Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality. We offer specialised services across the entire project lifecycle, including:
Geoscience consultancyDesign servicesProject advisorySurvey capabilitiesConstruction support & back-deck mission equipment
By acquiring and bringing together leading offshore engineering and marine science companies like Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions, CAPE Holland, INSPIRE Environmental, Partrac and Ordtek, we provide the most comprehensive services and expertise in the market. And we’re not done growing yet, which means there are plenty of exciting career opportunities on offer for our team.
At Venterra, sustainability, safety, and quality are prioritised in everything we do, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients.
Shape the future of energy: Dive into groundbreaking renewables projects that are literally changing the world.Gain unique, full-spectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction.Our worldwide projects aren’t just pins on a map – they’re tickets to diverse experiences, cultures and challenges, with plenty of international travel opportunities on offer.Access cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space.We’re committed to cultivating a culture of equality, diversity, and positive impact through our work.
By joining us, you’ll play a direct role in growing the renewables sector while building a career in an exciting, global industry.
Venterra’s Design team is a multi-disciplinary group combining offshore and onshore civil and geotechnical engineering expertise, operating in the offshore wind, marine development and onshore energy transition sectors. This incorporates the design and analysis of foundations and substations for floating and fixed offshore wind, transport & installation, port and marine infrastructure development and onshore renewable energy transition assets. Our multinational team operate on an agile basis to service clients globally. We pride ourselves in our investment in research and development with collaborative relationships with industry organisations providing thought leadership to the partners and clients we work with, whilst providing stimulating career and learning opportunities for our staff.
As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will be primarily office-based, focusing on analysis, interpretation, and design activities for offshore geotechnical and foundation projects. You will execute technical studies including geotechnical interpretive reports, foundation design, pile driveability analysis, and geotechnical risk assessments. You will also support our survey management team with specification of lab testing and addressing queries during lab testing campaign. Execute independent offshore geotechnical analysis, design, and reporting within projects, ensuring high-quality technical deliverablesDesign foundations, including pile-soil interaction, cyclic degradation assessment and pile drivability analysisConduct technical reviews of analysis and design work performed by the geotechnical project team.Support the Ground Modelling team in integrating geophysical and geotechnical dataSupport the Survey Management Team with geotechnical specification of lab testing and support with addressing queries during the testing campaignManage geotechnical risksContribute to offshore geotechnical research activities within the company
Strong understanding of geotechnical design and installation analysis of offshore wind foundations (monopiles, jackets, and GBS)Proficiency in computational geomechanics, Finite Element Analysis (e.g., Plaxis 3D), and constitutive modellingExpertise in driveability analysis software (GRLWEAP and/or Allwave)Programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar languagesGood knowledge of offshore wind design codes and certification requirementsStrong technical writing and communication skillsExperience in specifying geotechnical lab surveys (beneficial)Fluency in written and spoken English.
Masters degree or PhD in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or equivalentCommitment to technical excellence and continuous professional developmentWillingness to work in a hybrid environmentAvailability to travel as required for client meetings
At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously….