Foundation Engineer

Ready to engineer the foundations of tomorrow’s offshore projects? Join our team and make an impact in renewable energy and beyond!

Your Role in the Story

As a (jr.) Foundation Engineer, you will work within the Technology department, specifically within the Foundation Engineering group. This team provides geotechnical support for product & business development, studies, tenders, and commercial projects within Wind, T&I, and Decommissioning. During the preparation phase of a platform or mono pile installation, you will determine the appropriate pile-driving equipment and assess stability during installation. Pile driveability analysis and reviewing the pile and jacket design performing will be key for planning and supporting the tender team’s risk analyses.

What You Will Be Working On:

• Performing pile installation analyses, like pile drivability analysis and mono pile stability;
• Reviewing on-bottom stability and mud mat analyses for substructures (i.e., jackets and templates);
• Involvement in the 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;
• Improving current foundation methods and implementation;
• Going offshore to provide Foundation Engineering support on board the world’s largest crane vessels.

Education and Experience

• Graduated with a Bachelor or Master degree in Civil Engineering;
• Active in the geotechnical business for at least 1-3 years;
• Willingness to learn new (drivability) programs and help improve them based on offshore experience;
• Possesses software skills (like python) or eager to learn to improve programs;
• Analytical skills to analyze pile installation and provide feedback to our project teams and clients.

Your Future Colleagues

Of course you are curious to meet us as well! Among others, you will work with Kamaleshwar, Erik, and Joana.
Kamaleshwar, Technology Department
Erik, Technology Department
Joana, Technology Department

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!

Personal Skills

• 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.

Is This Your Dream Job?

We are looking forward to hearing from you. We are interested in your CV, but we mainly want to find out more about your ambitions, your personality, and what motivates you to succeed. So be sure to include a brief cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this position.

So, hit the button, apply, and make the impossible possible with Heerema. We’d love to meet you!