About the role

IKM GeoTeam was established in 2022 as a geotechnical engineering firm with offices in Sandnes (head office), Oslo, Trondheim, and Bergen. However, the team has a long history of providing geotechnical engineering services through the establishment of its parent company, IKM Ocean Design. We specialize in geotechnical design, consulting, and third-party assessments for land-based, coastal, and offshore projects.

As a geotechnical engineer, you will become part of our office in Stavanger, where you will collaborate with a skilled team of seven geotechnical and geological engineers. You will also be part of a strong professional environment that prioritizes collaboration and knowledge sharing. We work together as a large team on exciting projects, with a supportive culture where there is always room to ask questions and share ideas.

You will be offered

• The opportunity to engage in exciting and varied projects within oil and gas, renewable energy, and land infrastructure
• Become part of an international and strong professional environment that supports, includes, and challenges you in your workday
• We have a cohesive and learning-oriented interdisciplinary team that values mutual support and collaboration
• We believe in learning-by-doing, with strong support from colleagues at all stages
• Thorough training and flexibility to work remotely from both Stavanger and Trondheim
• We offer competitive salary reflecting your expertise and experience

Work tasks

We are looking for someone who wants to work on a project basis, and as you become more comfortable in the role, you will also have the opportunity to further specialize your skills. The main tasks will be within the subsea and marine industry, and although we work a lot with pipelines, the workday will vary greatly in terms of tasks and project stages. Responsibilities will include, among others:

• Planning and interpretation of geotechnical and geophysical surveys.
• Assessment of geological conditions and identification of geohazards such as landslides, earthquakes, and erosion
• Design and implementation of seabed interventions and earthworks, including rock installation, trenching, and backfilling
• Development of foundation designs for both deep and shallow foundations, such as steel mudmats, piles, and suction anchors
• Performing geotechnical analyses such as slope stability, bearing capacity, settlements, and pipe-soil interaction
• Third-party assessments, including geotechnical engineering verification and quality control of reports
• Support onshore and offshore, including 24/7 engineering support and representation in offshore campaigns

We are looking for

• Holds a master’s or PhD in geotechnics
• Has good skills with Excel and Microsoft 365
• Communicates well in Norwegian or English, both written and spoken

To succeed in this role, your personal qualities should include:

• Intellectual curiosity with a continuous desire to acquire new knowledge
• Ambitious and dedicated to completing tasks with quality
• High adaptability with the ability to handle fast changes effectively
• Strong collaboration and communication skills Other information:
• Start date: By agreement
• Work scope: Full-time 100%
• Location: Sandnes/Trondheim
• Contact information: This recruitment process is carried out by Academic Work. Live Eriksen Larsen can be contacted at live.larsen@academicwork.no for any questions.
• Application deadline: 24.02.2025

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Trondheim@academicwork.no.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

IKM Ocean Design

IKM Ocean Design AS is a leading, innovative, and independent engineering company within the global energy sector, with a primary focus on subsea pipelines/cables, structures, and geotechnical engineering.

IKM Ocean Design AS was established in 2005 as a supplier of high-quality engineering services to the oil and gas industry, but the company’s history stretches nearly 40 years back. All work at IKM Ocean Design is organized as projects, ranging from smaller studies to detailed design projects lasting from a few months to several years. The company is structured to handle projects of various sizes in terms of project support and administration.

Engineering design of subsea pipelines and risers has been the core activity of IKM Ocean Design since the company was founded in 1983. The field of pipeline engineering has developed significantly since inception, and IKM Ocean Design AS has been a part of this development, significantly influencing the pipeline industry in Norway.