Foundation Engineer

A unique maritime adventure

Your role in the story

As a Foundation Engineer you will work within the Technology department, specifically within the Foundation Engineering group. The Foundation Engineering group provides geotechnical support for product & business development, studies, tenders, and commercial projects within Wind, T&I and Decom. During the preparation period of a platform installation or mono pile installation, you will check what kind pile driving equipment can do the job and what the stability is while installing. Reviewing the pile design including sensitivity to pile sway and performing a pile drivability analysis are input for planning and will also help the tender team with their risk analyses. In the past Foundation Engineering developed their own methods to support the different business units. As Heerema has entered new markets current methods require modifications. Are you up to dig into the details and improve the current methods? To know what has to be done you will be broad up to speed what we use, and you will have your own project to experience the preparation process.

What you will be working on:

• Improving current Foundation methods and implement;
• Providing pile design input by performing pile installation, like pile drivability analysis and mono pile stability;
• Review on bottom stability and mud mat analyses for substructures (i.e. jackets and templates);
• To be involved in selection, design, and allocation of pile installation equipment (i.e. hammers, pile lifting tools, followers, drilling and airlifting equipment, etc.);
• The offshore monitoring of pile installation, and pile top and hammer sway motions;
• Maintaining and improving the Foundation Experience Database to keep our models up to date;
• To go offshore to provide Foundation Engineering support on board world’s largest crane vessels.

Is this the job for you?

• You are graduated in a Master degree in Civil Engineering;
• You are active in geotechnical business for at least 3-5 years;
• You are willing to learn new (drivability) programs and help them improve based on (your own) offshore experience;
• You have software skills (like python) to improve programs;
• You have analytical skills to analyse pile installation and you will support and provide feedback to our project team and client.

A unique maritime adventure

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we make the impossible possible offshore. We operate the world’s largest crane vessels and with them we install wind turbines, remove retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and install platforms up to 50,000 metric tons, all while focusing on sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. Our people have a learning mindset, are curious and take ownership of their own work and development. We would love to welcome you to our community of proud and passionate colleagues!

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects;
• Strong compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to socialize with colleagues outside your team, such as our Friday-afternoon get together;
• 30 days off to fully recharge;
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.