Wind Turbine Engineer

Overview

DNV's Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Wind Turbine Engineer to join the Wind Finance and Technology team. In this role, you will evaluate risks associated with wind turbine technology, providing site suitability assessments, turbine technology reviews, and construction monitoring reports of wind farms for project owners, lenders, equity investors, banks, and other stakeholders.

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so critical decisions can be made with confidence. We are a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, using our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. We help customers navigate the energy transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable future, leveraging digital solutions to assure energy systems work safely and effectively.

Location and Schedule

This role is based at one of DNV's offices in Seattle, WA; San Diego, CA; Houston, TX; or Medford, MA, with a hybrid schedule—typically three days per week on-site at a DNV office or client location.

Responsibilities

• Perform turbine site suitability evaluation with DNV’s internally developed tools, reviewing mechanical loads assessments prepared by OEMs.
• Contribute to wind turbine technology assessments, review, report writing, and client communication as part of technical due diligence for project financing, mergers & acquisitions and other business needs.
• Remain current on new wind turbine technology, engaging with OEMs to understand latest technical details on new products and updates to existing products.
• Perform field and factory inspections of wind turbines and components as part of construction monitoring, operational project assessments, manufacturing quality inspections, and potentially failure investigations.
• Review projects’ O&M budgets and provide O&M cost projections using internal tools, including evaluation of expected major component failure rates.
• Prepare detailed reports, memos, technical notes, and clear communications to clients with accuracy and technical rigor.
• Review root cause analysis (RCA) investigations performed by OEMs or others, to assess RCA completeness and provide evaluation of associated risks and mitigants. Work may also include participation in RCAs, including investigations into turbine and component failures with inspection, documentation of field conditions, causality mapping, and engineering calculations where appropriate.
• Complete company-required documentation in a timely manner (e.g., Job Safety and Risk Assessments, time sheets, expense reports, inspection check sheets, tracking reports, and scheduling controls).

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
• Minimum 1 year of related wind energy industry experience; consulting experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of wind turbine systems including gearboxes, blades, pitch and yaw systems, generators, turbine controllers, towers, electrical systems, and SCADA; advanced knowledge in any area is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new software.
• Willingness and ability to travel in North America up to 20% (international travel possible but less likely).
• Valid driver’s license and passport or travel documentation for international travel (e.g., USA, Canada, Caribbean, Mexico).
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams across multiple offices in North America and abroad.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality reports.
• Physical ability to perform regular job functions (standing, lifting, climbing, etc.): walk on rough or slippery terrain, work in inclement weather, sit for extended periods, climb turbine towers with gear, and enter confined spaces (safety training provided).
• Pre-employment drug and background screening.

What Is Preferred

• Master’s degree in Wind Energy Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in wind turbine inspections, construction monitoring, commissioning, operation monitoring, or factory QA assessments.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, controls, and environmental impacts on structures.
• Background in wind farm energy assessments and site condition evaluation.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics; familiarity with different wind turbine platforms and manufacturers.
• Knowledge of statistical methods for deriving component failure rates; programming experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python).
• Familiarity with consulting engineering business needs and project management.
• Proficiency in following operational procedures, maintenance and inspection check sheets, and health and safety processes.
• French and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Immigration-related employment benefits (e.g., visa sponsorship) are not available for this position.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Public Safety

Compensation

DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including skill set, level of experience, and location. The range of starting pay for this role is $86,000 - $130,000.

DNV is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodations may contact the North America Recruitment Department at Information related to accommodation will be handled confidentially.

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