Lead Loads Engineer

We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Loads Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wind turbine load calculations and a deep understanding of how climatic parameters affect turbine performance. This role is crucial for ensuring the site suitability and structural integrity of our wind turbines. You will act as a Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert, providing solutions, supporting sales with essential documentation, and driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Load Calculations & Simulations: Perform advanced wind turbine load calculations, controller customizations, and climate-dependent power curve simulations to assess site suitability.
• Technical Expertise: Act as a Technical Lead and Subject Matter Expert, providing solutions to the siting team. Conduct structural and reliability assessments on major wind turbine components to confirm their structural integrity.
• Process Improvement: Innovate and propose ideas for process improvements and automations to enhance lead time and task quality within the team.
• Stakeholder Management: Proficiently manage planning and stakeholders. Support the sales team by providing necessary documentation related to wind turbine loads and performance.
• Global Collaboration: Work effectively with a global organization and multiple stakeholders to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerodynamics, Civil, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Proven working experience with a strong focus on wind turbine load calculations, particularly for site suitability assessments.
• Well-versed in the fundamentals of wind turbine performance and relevant climatic parameters.
• Programming knowledge in Matlab, Python, or other relevant languages is a must.

Competencies

• Leadership: A self-motivated team player with strong self-leadership skills.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Problem-Solving: An open-minded, innovative, and self-learning attitude.
• Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with global teams and multiple stakeholders.