Junior Geotechnical Engineer (MSc Apprenticeship)

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, fixed term

Functional area: Apprenticeship 
 

Join us at RWE Offshore Wind and become part of a truly unique and innovative sector.  Already the world’s second largest offshore company, we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to more than 9 GW by 2030. As part of the “Growing Green” investment and growth strategy, we will be investing several billion euros in the expansion of offshore wind power.  Our expanding project pipeline in the UK - combined with upcoming opportunities  in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region - means RWE Offshore Wind can offer you an opportunity to be involved in innovative, complex projects, directly contributing to the race to net zero. There has never been a more exciting time to join us!

Your opportunity

This is a fantastic and rare opportunity to launch a career in Geotechnical Engineering.  You’ll join our global, expert Site Characterisation and Ground Modelling team to gain both breadth and depth of experience, whilst completing an MSc Apprenticeship in partnership with the University of Birmingham.  You’ll be part of key projects and value-adding work from day one,  mentored by one of our experienced Chartered Engineers.

As you develop your knowledge and expertise, you will:

• Have the opportunity to support all aspects of offshore windfarm development, including HDDs, cables and foundations
• You have an opportunity to learn how to interpret the geotechnical site investigation data
• You have opportunity to work with big data, database management and application of machine learning in Geotechnical engineering.
• Undertake, develop and continually improve offshore geotechnical data acquisition, developing expertise in geotechnical software
• Ensure our surveys deliver high levels of quality data to optimise engineering solutions
• Learn how to effectively interpret geotechnical data, producing reports and communicating key findings to internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare specifications and technical tenders
• Develop project geo risk registers
• Hone your project management skills
• Develop the ability  to communicate and work across different business cultures, in a truly international sector

More information about the academic element of the MSc Apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/taught/civil-engineering/geotechnical-engineering-da

About you

• By September 2024 you will have completed your degree in civil engineering, geology, geoscience or a closely related subject (where relevant subject areas to engineering geology or geotechnical engineering have been studied), at a 2.1 or above
• You have a good programming skills in python and MATLAB
• You can clearly demonstrate an ability to balance work and academic study over a 3 year period, taking a highly organised and focused approach to your development journey
• With a high degree of self-reliance, you’ll demonstrate curiosity and an openness towards change and continuous improvement
• Highly numerate, detail oriented and analytical,  you’ll be comfortable working with large data sets and excited about getting hands on with new software packages
• Importantly, you have a clear motivation and desire to launch your career in geotechnical engineering, alongside an enthusiasm for renewable energy
• You have very good spoken and written business English skills (other European languages are a bonus)
• You’re comfortable with the prospect of international travel

No two days in Offshore Wind are the same – you’ll benefit from a collaborative feedback-oriented culture, the chance to tap into a global community of students and graduates, and endless opportunities for growth. Backed by a welcoming and diverse team environment, we know we can offer you a truly unique experience. 

​​​​​​Please submit your CV along with a covering letter.  As a minimum, your covering letter should tell us why you’re a great fit for this opportunity, and how it aligns with your studies and career ambitions.

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Any questions? Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com  #LI-MB1

We look forward to receiving your application!

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

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Offshore wind is a pivotal element of our carbon neutral ambition. Already No.2 in the global market, we plan to triple our 2.2GW output by 2030, led by projects such as Sofia (1,400 MW) and Kaskasi (342MW). With our financial stability, this is where you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we continuously improve, together.

Renewables is the future of our business, and Offshore wind a pivotal element of our carbon neutral ambition. With 800+ fixed bottom and floating turbines – plus others totalling 800MW we operate for partners – we’re already the No.2 generator globally. And we plan to triple our 2.2GW output by 2030, led by landmark projects such as Sofia (1,400 MW) and Kaskasi (342MW). Offshore wind is a constantly evolving technical, practical and social challenge. Our financial stability means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to harness new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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