Lead Engineer - System Value Optimization

GE Vernova, Inc.; Bellprat; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in Barcelona is seeking a System Value Optimization (SVO) Engineer to advance wind turbine aeroelastic simulations for new products and fleet support. You will run state-of-the-art analyses under IEC guidelines, develop tools, and contribute to certification documentation.

You'll collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust, cost-efficient designs, optimize loads and performance, and drive methods that reduce LCOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university is required.
• Master's degree in Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, or Aerospace engineering is desirable.
• Experience with aeroelastic loads simulations and wind turbine design criteria is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical loads analyses and controller tunings for new products and fleet support.
• Prepare loads inputs, create aeroelastic models, run analyses and postprocess results.
• Deliver loads mitigation and performance optimization to lower LCOE and identify tooling improvements.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Aeroelastic loads simulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Civil/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Bladed

HAWC2

Simpack

SDM

Job description

Job Description Summary

This System Value Optimization (SVO) Engineer role is responsible for wind turbine aero elastic simulations, encompassing New Product Development and Fleet Support as needed. The SVO Engineer will perform state-of-the-art simulations, in accordance to Design Practices and IEC guidelines. This person will be responsible for loads execution and tools and methods development as needed. Preparation of certification documentation will be part of the role of the engineer. The vision of the SVO team is to create robust yet cost-efficient wind turbine product designs by providing best-in-class load assessment, validation, methods and tools.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Execute mechanical loads analyses, controller tunings and trade-offs (loads, stability, operation and performance) for new products, cost out, design updates, and fleet support as needed.
  • Preparation of loads inputs, creation of the aeroelastic model, execute loads analysis and perform postprocessing is part of the design loop and therefore the responsibilities of the SVO engineer.
  • Perform basic operability checks and frequency domain stability checks.
  • Update loads envelopes
  • Hand off model and controller to MLA team, to execute site specific assessments.
  • Perform feasibility studies and develop tech charts.
• Deliver best-in-class loads mitigation and performance optimization technologies to lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
• Identify and deliver on ideas for process simplification and tools automation
• Cultivate an atmosphere of team building and learning, driving new methods/ideas for loads and performance improvements.
• Effectively communicate to cross-functionally engineering team and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

Desired Characteristics

• Master degree from an accredited university in Mechanical engineering, civil engineering or aerospace engineering
• Experience in aeroelastic loads simulations
• Working knowledge of aero-elastic simulation platforms: Bladed, HAWC2, Simpack, SDM
• Relevant years of wind experience with loads assessments
• Experience inwind turbine control technologies, operability & validation
• Expert knowledge on wind turbine component design criteria
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No