Python Software Engineer - Renewables

Clarehill Associates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable engineering company is seeking a Python Software Design Engineer to develop software tools focused on offshore wind turbine foundations. This permanent position offers a dynamic environment and the opportunity for significant professional growth, collaborating with experienced engineers in the ever-evolving renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Offshore wind structural engineering experience is essential.
• Experience with Matlab & Python programming.
• Degree in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of software tools for offshore wind turbines.
• Focus on foundations design including stress analysis and loads modeling.
• Collaborate with structural engineers for design direction.

Skills

Programming with Matlab

Programming with Python

Structural engineering expertise

Offshore wind engineering experience

Education

Mechanical / Structural / Civil Engineering degree

Tools

SESAM-GENIE

Job description

Job Description

Python Software Design Engineer – Renewables

Lead Programmer for software tools for a leading renewable engineering company.

NB: Please note it is essential to have OO software coding & structural engineering experience in Java, C++, C#, VB, or Python.

THE COMPANY:

Specialist engineers serving the renewable energy sector – offshore wind, tidal, wave, marine. A fast-growing, innovative, and exciting renewable company offering excellent opportunities for technical and personal development.

The Role:

• Lead programmer for new software tools for offshore wind.

• Lead development of offshore wind turbine foundation concept design tools.

• Create code and have experience with Matlab, Python, or similar.

• Focus on foundations & steel design for offshore wind turbines, including stress analysis, FE, loads modeling, and complete design of large offshore foundations such as jackets, monopiles, and steel towers.

• Collaborate with experienced offshore structural engineers for guidance and development direction.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Mechanical / Structural / Civil Engineering degree
• Offshore wind engineering experience
• Programming experience with Matlab & Python
• Structural engineering expertise

Advantages include experience with:

• DNV’s SESAM-GENIE
• Dynamics of offshore wind turbine foundations (jacket, monopile, floating)
• Steel structures such as towers
• Geotechnical engineering

NB: It is essential to have offshore wind structural engineering experience. Our client values ongoing personal development, training, and growth opportunities. This is a permanent role based in the UK.

Contact us or email Clarehill Associates for more information.