--- title: Offshore wind energy geotechnical engineering services description: NGI and Haley & Aldrich have come together to help U.S. offshore wind developers with geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and construction-related challenges. --- [![Haley Aldrich](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/haleyaldrich-Images/logo.png?width=361&name=logo.png)](http://www.haleyaldrich.com/) -  -   Search ![banner-104.png](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/haleyaldrich-Images/banner-104.png?width=2000&name=banner-104.png "banner-104.png") # Your offshore wind project needs an experienced geotechnical and environmental partner to help bring your project to shore The U.S. has a vast offshore wind energy resource that offers utilities many opportunities, yet there are hurdles that stand in the way of bringing these projects to life. Identifying viable export cable routes and cable landfall locations that satisfy strict environmental regulations and sensitive community issues are crucial. Before construction begins, many [port facilities](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/projects/haley-aldrichs-innovation-marine-geotechnical-expertise-brings-the-uss-constitution-berth-back-to-life-for-generations-to-enjoy/) need substantial modifications to handle heavy loads from wind turbine foundations, towers, blades, and nacelles. Haley & Aldrich partners with you and your team of experts to proactively address the environmental and geotechnical challenges that emerge during offshore wind project development and construction. Our goal is to prevent schedule delays so your project can proceed as quickly as possible. We do so by leveraging our local experience in order to find efficiencies and ultimately reduce permitting, licensing, engineering, and geotechnical obstacles. We also recognize that the sooner [collaboration](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/publications/transmission-weaves-through-a-complex-urban-web/) with your project’s stakeholders begins, the better. That’s why we also work with you to support your communications with communities and regulators as early as possible. ## Our offshore wind services: - Geotechnical investigation for cables and foundations - Groundwater and contamination assessment and remediation - Hazard assessment (earthquake and climatic risk) - [Horizontal direction drilling/trenchless design](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/projects/haley-aldrich-helps-preserve-coastal-wetlands-and-central-electric-power-cooperatives-reputation-while-installing-cables-underneath-bohicket-creek/) and connection monitoring for landfall and grid interconnection - Port and harbor geotechnical investigation and design - Environmental permitting and supporting studies ![Hubspot_1](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hubfs/Hubspot_1.jpg "Hubspot_1") ## ![sunset-windfarm-1](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sunset-windfarm-1.jpg?width=400&name=sunset-windfarm-1.jpg) ### **[Five considerations to make your offshore wind energy project a success](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/five-considerations-to-make-your-offshore-wind-energy-project-a-success/)** ### [![Offshore-wind2](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/Offshore-wind2.jpg?width=400&name=Offshore-wind2.jpg)](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/reducing-ground-risk-for-subsea-cables-on-offshore-wind-farms/) ### [Reducing ground risk for subsea cables on offshore wind farms](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/reducing-ground-risk-for-subsea-cables-on-offshore-wind-farms/) ### [![construction-silouette](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/AWEA%20Series/construction-silouette.jpg?width=400&name=construction-silouette.jpg)](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/how-to-prepare-u-s-port-facilities-for-offshore-windfarm-construction/) ### [How to prepare U.S. port facilities for offshore windfarm construction](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/how-to-prepare-u-s-port-facilities-for-offshore-windfarm-construction/) ### [![AWEA-2-coastline-768x512](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AWEA-2-coastline-768x512.jpg?width=400&name=AWEA-2-coastline-768x512.jpg)](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/getting-u-s-offshore-wind-power-off-the-ground-requires-a-strong-foundation/) [**Getting U.S. offshore wind power off the ground requires a strong foundation**](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/blog/getting-u-s-offshore-wind-power-off-the-ground-requires-a-strong-foundation/) ### ![](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Resource_WystanCarswell-OffshoreWind-Virginia-jpg-2.jpeg?width=400&name=Resource_WystanCarswell-OffshoreWind-Virginia-jpg-2.jpeg) [**Influence of foundation damping on offshore wind turbine monopile design loads**](https://www.haleyaldrich.com/resources/publications/influence-of-foundation-damping-on-offshore-wind-turbine-monopile-design-loads/) ## Meet our team **![Layhee-Carrie-square_jpg](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/staff_photos/Layhee-Carrie-square_jpg.jpg?width=200&name=Layhee-Carrie-square_jpg.jpg)** **Carrie Layhee, P.E.** HDD/Trenchless Specialist Haley & Aldrich [CLayhee@haleyaldrich.com](mailto:CLayhee@haleyaldrich.com) 585.321.4251   **![Carswell-Wystan-square](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/staff_photos/Carswell-Wystan-square.jpg?width=200&name=Carswell-Wystan-square.jpg)** **Wystan Carswell, P.E., Ph.D. ** Geotechnical Specialist Haley & Aldrich [WCarswell@haleyaldrich.com](mailto:wcarswell@haleyaldrich.com) 617.886.7357   ****![Vanzler-Lee_1000px-768x768](https://info.haleyaldrich.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Vanzler-Lee_1000px-768x768.jpg?width=200&name=Vanzler-Lee_1000px-768x768.jpg)**** **Lee Vanzler, P.E.** Senior Project Manager Haley & Aldrich[mailto:zack.westgate@ngi.no](mailto:zack.westgate@ngi.no)[LVanzler@haleyaldrich.com](mailto:LVanzler@haleyaldrich.com) 617.886.7561       © 2024 Haley & Aldrich, Inc. - [Privacy Statement](http://www.haleyaldrich.com/privacy) - [Terms Of Use](http://www.haleyaldrich.com/terms) - [](http://www.linkedin.com/companies/17483/) - [](https://www.youtube.com/user/HaleyAldrich) - [](http://www.facebook.com/pages/Haley-Aldrich/11767633613) - [](http://twitter.com/haleyaldrich) ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=327929&fmt=gif)