Principal Geotechnical Engineer

Job Overview:

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Job / Technical responsibilies:

• Perform conceptual, FEED, and detailed analyses and designs in accordance with design basis, project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Apply advanced technical expertise and broad business knowledge to resolve complex and non-standard issues.
• Prepare accurate and detailed design calculations, analyses, reports, and procedures.
• Collaborate with structural, pipeline, installation, and other engineering disciplines to provide geotechnical input to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deliver high-quality work demonstrating deep geotechnical knowledge and experience.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and geotechnical calculations.
• Develop scopes of work for geotechnical and geophysical surveys in shallow and deepwater fields, including laboratory testing programs for subsea pipelines and structures.
• Interpret geotechnical survey data and derive design soil parameters.
• Conduct geohazard assessments to support field layout and pipeline routing.
• Design shallow and deep foundations for subsea structures (e.g., PLET, ILT, PLEM).
• Perform pipe-soil interaction assessments for surface-laid and buried pipelines.
• Assess trenching requirements and design rock berms.
• Conduct seismic slope stability and liquefaction analyses.
• Provide geohazard risk mitigation recommendations.

Leadership responsibilies:

• Lead the Geotechnical team to deliver assigned work within schedule, budget, and quality standards, in compliance with McDermott and project-specific procedures.
• Plan, organise and manage all aspects of geotechnical scope, deliverables, schedule, and manpower resources in coordination with the Functional Manager.
• Ensure clear definition of interfaces and deliverables.
• Monitor progress and productivity, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Represent the Geotechnical discipline in meetings with project teams, clients, certifying authorities, auditors, and third parties.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and share expertise across the department.

Reporting Structure:
Project:
Reports to Lead Engineer, Project Engineering Manager, or Project Manager.
Functional: Discipline Lead / Department Manager.
Liaises With: All engineering disciplines, Safety Department, Project Management Team, Document Control, Planning, Cost Control, QC, Certification Groups, Procurement, Subcontractors, Vendors, and Clients.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in subsea/offshore oil and gas projects with major contractors or consultants, primarily in detailed design.
• Comprehensive knowledge of design techniques, analysis methods, and application of relevant standards, codes, and guidelines.
• Strong project coordination and execution skills.
• Chartered Engineer status with a recognized professional body (e.g., ICE) preferred.
• Proficient in geotechnical calculations, reporting, and documentation; familiar with standards such as API-RP-2GEO, DNV-RP-F114, ISO-19901-4.Skilled in
• numerical analysis using Plaxis 2D/3D, SLOPE/W; experience with ABAQUS is advantageous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex geotechnical issues and provide innovative solutions.

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