Senior Metocean Expert – Offshore Wind (f/m/d) full-time / part-time

EnBW; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy company in Hamburg is seeking a Senior Metocean Expert for offshore wind projects. Responsibilities include leading metocean assessments, analyzing data for optimal turbine layout, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a Master's or PhD in a related field with 5+ years of experience in metocean analysis and strong German and English communication skills.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Profit-sharing and company pension scheme

Flexible working models

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in metocean analysis, with at least 3 years in offshore wind.
• Proficiency in metocean modeling tools and data analysis software.
• Ability to explain complex technical content to the audience.

Aufgaben

• Lead metocean assessments for offshore wind projects.
• Oversee metocean measurement campaigns.
• Analyze data to support turbine layout and foundation design.

Kenntnisse

Metocean analysis

Statistical analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills in English and German

Ausbildung

Master’s or PhD in Oceanography, Meteorology or related field

Tools

SWAN

WRF

MIKE

OpenFOAM

Python

MATLAB

Jobbeschreibung

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Senior Metocean Expert – Offshore Wind (f/m/d) full-time / part-time, Hamburg

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Client:

EnBW

Location:

Hamburg, Germany

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as and allowances provide additional security.

Further benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Financial extras such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, company pension scheme, energy price discount and child bonus
• Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles
• Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office
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Vielfältige Aufgaben

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Metocean Expert to support the development and operation of offshore wind projects. This role is critical in providing accurate and actionable metocean conditions to inform site selection, engineering design, installation planning, and operational strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oceanography and meteorology, with specific experience in offshore wind development.

In detail, you will

• Lead metocean assessments for offshore wind projects from early-stage development through to operations. Oversee the deployment and management of metocean measurement campaigns, including floating LiDAR, wave buoys, and ADCPs
• Analyze wind, wave, current, and tidal data to support turbine layout optimization, foundation design, cable routing and transport & installation. Experience in statistical analysis. Act as technical contact and review third-party metocean reports, interpret satellite and reanalysis datasets
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental and construction teams to integrate metocean insights into project planning and execution
• Contribute to risk assessments related to weather downtime, extreme events and climate variability. Support long-term climatology studies
• Develop and implement plans to enhance your team’s capabilities and to standardize processes and methods across the project portfolio. Support the head of department developing the sub-area and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
Überzeugendes Profil
• Master’s or PhD in Oceanography, Meteorology, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in metocean analysis, with at least 3 years in offshore wind and proficiency in metocean modeling tools (e.g., SWAN, WRF, MIKE, OpenFOAM) and data analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• Strong understanding of offshore wind project lifecycle and technical requirements. Further experience with floating LiDAR systems and remote sensing technologies
• Familiarity with bidding, regulatory and permitting processes in offshore wind markets
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and networking skills. Ability to explain complex technical content targeted to the respective audience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German (minimum level C1)