Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer – Offshore Wind Industry

Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer – Offshore Wind Industry

Cadeler is looking for a Senior Geotechnical and Jacking Engineer to spearhead engineering-related projects in offshore construction, ensuring seamless execution with a strong focus on safety and quality standards.

• Develop and optimize the jacking, piling, and geotechnical engineering required for complex offshore construction projects.
• Provide expert technical guidance on advanced offshore construction methods and equipment, specializing in geotechnical science and piling engineering.
• Direct and evaluate engineering and feasibility studies for jacking operations to enhance installation processes and resolve challenges for both jacked-up and sailing operations, collaborating with skilled subcontractors and internal resources.
• Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols, ensuring personnel safety and strict compliance with industry standards.
• Provide strategic support to offshore execution teams, facilitating effective communication between vessel crews and office teams.
• Oversee project-specific deliverables related to jacking, piling and geotechnical subjects.
• Identify and drive opportunities for operational improvements, optimizations, cost savings, and innovative developments in equipment design and processes.
• Attend operations onboard the vessels when engineering support is required.

• M.Sc. Engineering Degree within a relevant field such as Civil, Geotechnical or similar.
• 6+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong technical skills and familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS and geotechnical modelling software (e.g. Plaxis, Lpile, Apile or similar).
• Experience in handling or producing offshore piling engineering and/or jack-up-specific engineering (SSA, LPA, etc.).
• Experience in applying structural engineering principles to the design and analysis of jack-up structures, as well as monopile installation scopes for offshore projects.
• Effective at engaging with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to provide updates and address technical queries.
• Strong commitment to implementing safety protocols and overseeing quality control measures to ensure high standards and compliance with industry safety regulations.

By becoming a Cadeler employee, you will be part of a rapidly growing company with a diverse and energetic team. We offer an exciting position focused on delivering excellence in the face of interesting new challenges, within a positive and rewarding work environment in an international company with great development possibilities. Cadeler is headquartered in Copenhagen, with offices in Vejle, the UK, the US and Taiwan, and colleagues working offshore aboard our fleet of Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation vessels.

Use the APPLY button to apply for this position. Applications are accepted via the link and are assessed continuously until we find the right candidate, so please don’t hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible and no later than the 5th of January 2026. If you have any questions regarding the position or practical matters, please contact

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

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