Senior Engineer

About Venterra:

Venterra is a global wind energy services company, engineering, building and supporting major wind and renewables projects around the world. Our clear purpose: accelerate the global energy transition by becoming the go-to services provider and strategic partner for the rapidly expanding wind industry.

Our diverse team of experts is dedicated to making net zero a reality. We offer specialised services across the entire project lifecycle, including:

• Geoscience consultancy
• Environmental expertise
• Design services
• Project advisory
• Survey capabilities
• Construction support & back-deck mission equipment

By acquiring and bringing together leading offshore engineering and marine science companies like Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions, CAPE Holland, INSPIRE Environmental, Partrac and Ordtek, we provide the most comprehensive services and expertise in the market. And we’re not done growing yet, which means there are plenty of exciting career opportunities on offer for our team.

At Venterra, sustainability, safety, and quality are prioritised in everything we do, reducing project risk, time, and cost for our clients.

Why join Venterra?

• Shape the future of energy: Dive into groundbreaking renewables projects that are literally changing the world.
• Master the renewables landscape: Gain unique, full-spectrum experience from initial surveys to final construction.
• Go global, make waves: Our worldwide projects aren’t just pins on a map – they’re tickets to diverse experiences, cultures and challenges, with plenty of international travel opportunities on offer.
• Accelerate your career: We don’t just talk about growth – we fuel it. Access cutting-edge training, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear development path with opportunities to sharpen your skills in the renewables space.
• Be a force for good: Join a team where your values align with your work. We’re committed to cultivating a culture of equality, diversity, and positive impact through our work.

By joining us, you’ll play a direct role in growing the renewables sector while building a career in an exciting, global industry.

Our Design Team:

Venterra’s Design team incorporates the design and analysis of foundations and substations for Floating and fixed Offshore Wind, Monopiles and Jackets, T&I, Onshore and Offshore substation design and Onshore Renewables.

The selected candidate will be employed through Gavin & Doherty Geosolutions (GDG) and will work from our Cork office.

Role Description:

As a senior engineer, you will be working closely with a talented team of engineers and scientists to help us deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. You will work on a variety of our onshore projects across the infrastructure, energy and renewables sectors.

Key responsibilities:

• Client and project management
• Mentoring and supervision of junior engineers
• Checking and reviewing design drawings, specifications and bills of quantities and tender assessments
• Geotechnical, civil and structural design of renewable and infrastructure projects
• Site Supervision of ground investigations 
• Site inspections and supervision of civil engineering projects
• Technical Report Writing
• Preparation of H&S documentation 
• Tendering

Expertise required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in design to Eurocode standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Some experience in 3D design and modelling software (e.g. AutoCAD, Midas, Infodrainage, Revit) is desirable
• A full clean driver’s licence.

Education/Qualifications:

• Honours or higher degree in civil engineering.

Additional requirements:

Candidates should be Chartered or working towards chartership level in their field.
Candidates should also be highly organised and motivated individuals with effective communication skills, a good work ethic, and a commitment to technical excellence, personal efficiency, and career progression. 
Candidates should be willing to travel to and work on remote sites away from the office location.
GDG supports hybrid working while to ensure we maintain a dynamic office environment. 

At Venterra:

At Venterra, we are committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We take inclusion and diversity seriously. We know that getting this right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values. We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. We are an equal opportunity employer. Our vision is for Venterra to be a place where people of all ethnicities feel welcomed to work.