Loads Engineer (Wind Energy)

Capgemini; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini is looking for a skilled Loads Engineer in Bengaluru, India, to carry out aeroelastic simulations and analyze turbine loads. This role involves evaluating structural performance and ensuring compliance with IEC standards while contributing to design optimization for wind turbines.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in aerodynamics and structural dynamics, alongside experience with software tools like Flex5 and MATLAB. Collaboration with R&D teams and technical reviews are critical aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and wind turbine systems.
• Experience in linear and nonlinear structural analysis.
• Expertise in fatigue and extreme load analysis (DEL & ULT).
• Ability to analyze large datasets and perform signal processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform aeroelastic load simulations using tools such as Flex5.
• Execute IEC Design Load Cases (DLCs) to evaluate turbine behavior.
• Assess structural performance through fatigue and ultimate load analysis.
• Prepare load reports for certification.
• Investigate load exceedances using structured RCA methodologies.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Structural dynamics

Wind turbine systems

Fatigue analysis

Extreme load analysis

Data analysis

Signal processing

Tools

Flex5

MATLAB / Simulink

Python

SQL

R

WAsP

windPRO

Git

Jenkins

JIRA

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled Loads Engineer to perform aeroelastic simulations, analyze turbine loads, and support design optimization and certification activities for wind turbines. The role involves evaluating structural performance under various operating conditions, ensuring compliance with IEC standards, and contributing to continuous improvement of tools and processes.

In this role, you will:

Load Simulation & Analysis

• Perform aeroelastic load simulations using tools such as Flex5.
• Execute IEC Design Load Cases (DLCs) to evaluate turbine behavior under normal and extreme conditions.
• Assess structural performance through fatigue (DEL) and ultimate load (ULT) analysis.
• Analyze the impact of control software updates on turbine loads.
• Compare baseline and modified controller performance.
• Provide technical load sign‑off for turbine variants.

Certification Support

• Prepare load reports and technical documentation for certification (IEC/DNV standards).
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Root Cause Analysis

• Investigate load exceedances and anomalies using structured RCA methodologies.
• Interpret statistical load data and identify trends and deviations.

Design & Process Improvement

• Optimize wind turbine and wind plant design.
• Propose improvements in tools, processes, and methodologies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D teams, product managers, and load engineers.
• Participate in technical reviews and stakeholder meetings.

Preferred candidate profile

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of aerodynamics, structural dynamics, and wind turbine systems
• Experience in linear and nonlinear structural analysis
• Expertise in fatigue and extreme load analysis (DEL & ULT)
• Ability to analyze large datasets and perform signal processing

Software & Tools:

• Flex5 (or equivalent simulation tools)
• MATLAB / Simulink
• Python, SQL, R
• WAsP, windPRO
• Git, Jenkins, JIRA

Domain Knowledge:

• IEC 61400 standards and load case evaluation
• Wind turbine control systems (pitch, torque, yaw)
• Turbulence models and extreme wind conditions
• Power performance testing (IEC 61400-12-1)