Offshore Wind Farm Siting Engineer

Siemens Energy; Vejle; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team exposure

Diversity emphasis

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is seeking an Offshore Siting Engineer to deliver site-specific assessments and optimized offshore wind farm concepts during the sales and project development phases.

You will assess the offshore wind climate, develop layouts, and perform AEP assessments while collaborating with Technical Sales, Loads, Turbine Engineering, and Product Management to define competitive offshore wind solutions.

Qualifications

• A Sc. (preferably M.Sc.) in Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in the Wind Turbine industry, ideally in R&D, project management, siting, or sales.
• Experience with commercially used siting tools such as Windpro and Openwind, along with a flair for learning internal tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess offshore wind climate and long-term wind conditions for wind farm design.
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize offshore wind farm layouts balancing energy yield and constraints.
• Perform detailed Annual Energy Production assessments and site suitability assessments using various models.

Skills

English fluency

Wind industry experience

Siting tools Windpro

Siting tools Openwind

Analytical modeling

Education

M.Sc. in Engineering

Tools

Windpro

Openwind

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

Join us as an Offshore Siting Engineer and immerse yourself in the exciting world of renewable energy! In this role, you will deliver robust site-specific assessments and optimized wind farm concepts for offshore projects during the sales and project development phases. Imagine assessing and characterizing the offshore wind climate, developing and optimizing wind farm layouts, and performing detailed Annual Energy Production assessments. Collaborating closely with diverse teams, you will provide clear recommendations and identify technical risks while contributing to innovative solutions that support our mission for a sustainable future.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Assess and characterize the offshore wind climate, including long-term wind conditions and other site-specific factors relevant to wind farm design.
• Develop, evaluate, and optimize offshore wind farm layouts, balancing energy yield and technical constraints.
• Perform detailed Annual Energy Production assessments and site suitability assessments using various calculation models and critically evaluate results.
• Compare and interpret results from different engineering models to provide clear recommendations to project teams and customers.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Technical Sales, Loads, Turbine Engineering, and Product Management to define competitive offshore wind solutions.

What You Bring

• A Sc. (preferably M.Sc.) in Engineering or a related field, coupled with strong business acumen.
• Several years of experience in the Wind Turbine industry, ideally in R&D, project management, siting, or sales.
• A solid understanding of the offshore environment related to siting tasks of large offshore wind farm projects.
• Experience with commercially used siting tools such as Windpro and Openwind, along with a flair for learning internal tools.
• Fluency in English, both orally and in writing, thriving in multinational environments.

About the Team

Become part of the Siting & Warranties team within the Technical Sales department, which hosts 13 different nationalities and office hubs across Europe and Asia. This team emphasizes camaraderie and teamwork, ensuring that support is always available when needed. As a Siting Engineer, you will collaborate with some of the offshore wind industry’s leading experts, working together to find innovative solutions that drive the renewable energy transition.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: https://www.siemens-energy.com/global/en/home/careers/working-with-us.html

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by multiple nationalities. We celebrate character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• Opportunities to work with a global team