Senior Engineer - Onshore Wind, Germany

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.

Are you passionate about the wind industry? Do you want to apply your onshore wind expertise to solve complex technical and commercial issues together with our clients who are shaping the energy transition?

We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join the German wind team in our Department for Project Development and Project Engineering, with primary focus on the onshore wind market in Germany. You will be part of an international team of advisors involved in onshore wind projects related to the planning, development, construction, and operation phase of wind farm projects. Projects vary across services such as technical and/or commercial studies, technical reports, and consulting related to due diligence, project development support, construction monitoring, and other services for onshore wind turbine technologies. Your projects will be focused on, but not limited to, onshore wind, but can also include other renewables such as offshore wind, solar, and battery/storage.

With an independent and pro-active attitude, you demonstrate strong initiative, an analytical approach, and the ability to make efficient technical and commercial judgments. You thrive with high-paced project work and cope efficiently with a wide variety of tasks. You will be able to apply your project management and technical skills to a rapidly growing and prospering renewable energy technology consulting field. You will be responsible for providing project deliverables according to high-quality standards of DNV, whilst maintaining client interactions and providing them with ongoing support.

You will be based in Germany (preferably Hamburg or Oldenburg), although you will have extensive contact with colleagues across DNV since the projects are often staffed with multi-disciplinary experts in the company.

Key tasks and deliverables include, but are not limited to:

• Provide clients with technical support related to planning and developing wind farm concepts and projects;
• Lead and participate in wind project technical due diligence, discussing and resolving technical issues with project developers and lenders/investors, supporting clients through to financial close of projects;
• Customer contact and project management, including managing complex, technical projects from inception through to completion;
• Participate in business development activities, especially for the German onshore wind market. Build relationships and manage interfaces with clients, contributing to driving the wind industry forwards;
• Lead and support the preparation of proposals, especially for Germany-based customers and/or related with the German onshore wind market;
• Conduct site visits and construction monitoring activities, sometimes abroad;
• Draw on the full breadth of the in-depth knowledge in DNV expert teams to deliver on client needs;
• Mentor and guide juniors;

A career in DNV is not just a job. It is an extraordinary opportunity to develop and enrich your life and make more of a global impact than you ever believed possible.

Our benefits package is specifically designed to support your physical, financial, and social well-being:

• A strong company culture with an emphasis on competence development;
• The possibility to grow and develop your competencies and ambitions within DNV;
• Great colleagues who value teamwork and support in an international working environment;
• Flexible working hours and focus on work/life balance;
• Attractive total compensation package;
• Be part of a world-leading company that has a global reach with more than 12,000 employees around the world;

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.

To maximize your chances, you need:

• MSc degree in a relevant engineering field is required (e.g., in mechanical/electrical/industrial/civil engineering);
• Understanding of the development process of onshore wind farms in Germany. A relevant network in the German wind power industry is an advantage;
• Knowledge of wind project development, construction, and operation;
• Professional experience in technical due diligence work of onshore wind projects;
• Strong project management skills, good organizational and effective time management skills as you may be required to handle multiple projects;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Fluency in German and English;
• Ability to produce clear written reports in German and English;
• Valid driver’s license (B);
• Willingness and ability to travel to wind farm sites, conferences, clients, and internal meetings;

Personality profile:

• Customer-centric mindset and strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal);
• Diligent and team-oriented with the ability to cooperate well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information, and supports others in the pursuit of team goals;
• Self-motivated, proactive, high sense of responsibility, and personal integrity;
• Confident manner, independent, and structured;
• Good mentoring abilities, supporting less experienced team members to grow in expertise and technical skills;