
Senior Geotechncial Principal Engineer
We are looking for a geotechnical specialist with good track record from the offshore industry
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About the role
Concrete Structures & Geotechnics in Norway is part of region Northern Europe in business area Energy Systems. We are looking for a geotechnical specialist with good track record from the offshore industry to take lead on technology and service development and positioning in the market. The successful candidate will function as a Technical and Quality Responsible (TQR), further develop our best practice, act as PM and develop our customer relations and sales.
Our section is working with projects all over the world in close cooperation with geotechnical colleagues from Hamburg, Copenhagen, London, Loughborough, Perth, Johannesburg and San Diego.
Our ambition is to have a leading role in DNV and relevant industries. It is therefore expected that you will take part in updating our standards and ensuring we are at the forefront of new technology. We seek a person who would like to further develop and share our best practice and who will represent DNV in Joint Industry Projects. The successful candidate must be business driven putting the customer first. We have ongoing projects related to energy islands, fixed and floating wind turbines, floating solar PV, trenching of cables, scour protection, carbon capture projects, and LNG. In addition, we have ongoing projects within subsea, floating fish farms, pipelines, geohazards etc.
Our section is part of the department “Structures” with a leading role within structural integrity related services and soil/structure interaction is an important part of these services. We work closely with other technical disciplines in multidisciplinary project teams in DNV. Our projects include many disciplines, and we are therefore seeking a person who enjoys working together with other relevant disciplines like Hydrodynamics, Structures, Marine Operations, Materials, Environment, Electro, IT etc.
The candidate will be part of a competent geotechnical team which is involved in a wide range of geotechnical matters across industries. Work location is Norway.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefit packages
- Inspiring, social and international work environment
- The opportunity to explore new fields of technology and develop as a professional
- To work with highly skilled and motivated colleagues from many disciplines
- Excellent career development opportunities in an international company with high focus on people development
- Flexible work hours and favorable holiday arrangements.
About you
Qualifications
- Master or PhD within Geotechnics
- Substantial relevant experience, preferably a minimum of 15 years' expertise.
- Strong background within soil/structure interaction
- Strong analytical competence
- Good Norwegian skills, beside excellent English.
- Strong customer relation will be considered an advantage
Security and compliance with statutory requirements in thecountries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
How to apply?
Along with your CV, please submit your application and a motivational letter.
For more information about the position, please contact Jan Holme- Head of Section – Concrete Structures & Geotechnics at Jan.Holme@dnv.com.

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