Loads Engineer

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification organization is seeking a Loads Engineer to join their team focused on offshore wind projects. The successful candidate will engage in load calculations, project certification, and participate in the development of standards. This role offers opportunities for personal growth in an international working environment, emphasizing teamwork and providing a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Attractive total compensation package

Flexible working hours

Strong company culture

Qualifications

• Profound understanding of control, meteorological and oceanographic principles.
• Relevant experience in the wind energy sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review load and documentation from wind turbine manufacturers.
• Perform independent load calculations using aero-elastic codes.
• Verify load measurements and site conditions for wind farms.
• Manage type and project certification tasks.

Skills

Understanding of structural dynamics

Aeroelastics knowledge

Wind turbine knowledge

Fluency in English

Chinese or Korean language skills

Education

M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

AboutEnergy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Bring a breath of fresh air into your professional life! Are you looking for a job, where you can be a trusted voice to tackle global transformations?

Would you like to thrive in a dynamic, international environment with lots of exiting challenges every day? Do you want to be part of a team of skilled colleagues and in a global organization where we work as one team? We invite qualified engineers looking for opportunities to join our team in Renewables Certification.

Renewables Certification (RC) belongs to business area Energy Systems (ES) with more than 4000 people globally. RC has the global responsibility for Type Certification (TC), Component Certification (CC) and Project Certification (PC) for Renewables within ES. Currently RC consists of 230+ experts with locations in Beijing, Boston, Copenhagen, Dresden, Esbjerg, Hamburg, Høvik, London, Busan, Shanghai and Taipei.

RC is the global market leader in the Renewables Certification market and is involved in 80% of Project Certification for offshore wind parks including offshore substations in the world.

DNV are currently looking for a Loads Engineer who will join a team of offshore wind specialists located in either Taipei or Busan and report to the Taiwan Area Manager. The team is focused on the growing offshore wind market in APAC and the unique technical challenges that will need to be solved. The work is expected to include both fixed-bottom and floating offshore wind projects To deliver effectively for our clients we are recruiting talented and motivated engineers to join our team.

We are looking for a wind turbine loads engineer. You will form part of a multi-disciplinary team engaged in design review activities related to onshore and offshore wind energy.

Your work will include some or all of the following depending on your competences:

• Review of load, control and protection documentation from wind turbine manufacturers and wind farm developers
• Independent load calculations using aero-elastic codes like HAWC2 and Bladed for onshore and offshore wind turbines
• Verification of load measurements of wind turbines
• Verification of site conditions for wind farms, including analysis of extreme wind speeds, wind profiles, turbulence and wake effects from other wind turbines
• Verification of metocean data, analyses and reports.
• Project management tasks for type and project certification projects
• Participation in development of DNV standards and other research-oriented projects
• Customer meetings

The work is organized in projects and the project team is established based on the competencies of the individuals.

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support
• Attractive total compensation package
• International working environment
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance
• Interesting and challenging projects, both national and international
• Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 15 000 employees around to world and is headquartered in Norway
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

• A M.Sc. in mechanical engineering, physics or a related discipline
• A profound understanding of structural dynamics, aeroelastics, control, meteorological and oceanographic
• Solid general wind turbine knowledge
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Relevant experience is a plus
• Good Chinese or Korean language skills a plus (both in writing and speaking)

Personal qualities (these are examples; list can be extended):

• Has the desire and capability to make a difference and is motivated to be part of the growing offshore wind industry in Taiwan that will produce clean, reliable power to combat climate change
• Is structured and customer focused, always delivering high quality results to our clients
• Keep a positive and proactive attitude, with a solution-oriented, pragmatic and flexible mindset
• Strong customer centricity and ability to convey the added value of DNV services
• Self-motivated, independent person with an active interest in Renewables Energy
• High ethical standards and aligns personal goals with DNV’s purpose, values and vision
• Strong analytical skills and eagerness to learn and develop

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.