Junior Geotechnical Engineer in Offshore Energy

Junior Geotechnical Engineer in Offshore Energy

• Employer: Deltares, a knowledge institute for applied research in water and the subsurface.
• Location: Delft, Boussinesqweg 1, 2629 HV, Netherlands.
• Category: Young Professionals.
• Education level: Bachelor, WO / Master.
• Contract: One year, with the intention of a permanent contract.
• Hours: At least 32 hours per week.
• Salary: Starting at €3,968 gross per month for a 40-hour week. Candidates with several years of experience will be placed on a scale agreed in consultation.
• Deadline: November 8.
• First-round interviews: At the Delft office on November 18 or 23, in the morning.

Role Overview

The junior geotechnical engineer works on geotechnical challenges that support the energy transition in the Netherlands and beyond, with a focus on offshore energy development. The role involves working in public-private partnerships and in multidisciplinary teams, and gives access to research facilities such as the Water and Soil Flume.

Responsibilities

• Set up and carry out applied research and consultancy projects in the offshore domain, including experimental work, numerical modelling, data analysis, and technical reports.
• Support research and projects in multidisciplinary teams inside and outside Deltares.
• Disseminate knowledge through publications, conference presentations, and internal team sharing.
• Build internal and external networks to identify and secure offshore opportunities for the department.

Requirements

• Preferably an MSc in civil engineering with a geotechnical or offshore specialisation. Strong BSc graduates and graduates of 5-year civil engineering BSc programmes with a geotechnical specialisation may also apply.
• A strong technical background, including overseeing day-to-day engineering work, giving technical advice, contributing to project development, and writing geotechnical reports.
• Experience from studies or work in numerical modelling, data analysis, or experimental facilities is an advantage.
• A collaborative approach and good communication skills in English. Dutch is not required but is an advantage.
• Interest in developing new knowledge and applying it to offshore infrastructure.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working, with partial remote work supported by Deltares.
• 34 days of annual leave (based on a 40-hour week).
• ABP pension.
• Vitality allowance and mobility allowance.
• Contribution toward healthcare costs.
• Learning and development opportunities, including the Young Professional Program for junior employees.

Full employee benefits are listed on the Deltares careers website.

How to Apply

Apply via the "Apply" link on the job posting page. For questions about the vacancy or recruitment process, contact HR Recruitment at sollicitatie@deltares.nl.

More information: https://careers.deltares.nl/en/ad/junior-geotechnical-engineer-in-offshore-energy/dlkox1