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Wind Turbine Engineer – Join our Wind Finance and Technology team to evaluate risks associated with wind turbine technology, conduct site suitability assessments, turbine technology reviews and construction monitoring reports of wind farms for project owners, lenders, equity investors, banks, etc.Location options include Seattle, WA; Houston, TX; Medford, MA; and San Diego, CA, with a dynamic hybrid schedule (three days per week in office or client site). Additional locations may be considered.ResponsibilitiesPerform 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/revisions to existing products.Perform field and factory inspections of wind turbines and components as part of construction monitoring, operational projects assessments, manufacturing quality inspections, and potentially failure investigations.Review projects' O&M budgets and provide O&M costs projections using DNV's internal tools, including evaluation of expected major component failure rates.Prepare detailed reports, memos, technical notes, and email correspondence to communicate clearly to clients with accuracy and technical rigor.Review root cause analysis (RCA) investigations performed by OEMs or others, assess RCA's completeness and provide evaluation of associated risks and mitigants. Participate in RCAs, including investigations into turbine and component failures covering inspection, documentation of field conditions, causality mapping, and engineering calculations (as appropriate).Complete company required documentation in a timely manner such as Job Safety and Risk Assessments, time sheets, expense reports, inspection check sheets, tracking reports and scheduling controls.Qualifications – What is RequiredAt least a Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering or physics disciplines.Minimum 1 or more years of related experience within the wind energy industry, preferably in an engineering‑related role; consulting experience a plus.Basic knowledge of wind turbine systems including gearboxes, blades, pitch and yaw systems, generators, turbine controllers, towers, electrical systems, and SCADA systems (advanced knowledge a plus).Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn new software.Curiosity for digital tools and AI, interest in automating tasks for increased efficiency.Willingness and ability to travel in North America, up to 20–25% of the time (international travel possible).Must possess valid driver's license; passport or documentation to allow international travel (entry to USA, Canada, Caribbean, or Mexico).Ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse people – clients and co‑workers, including across multiple offices in North America and abroad.Strong written and verbal English communication skills and demonstrated strong written communication skills through report origination, draft/final revisions, and peer review.Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions: walking over rough or slippery terrain, working in inclement weather, sitting for extended periods, climbing wind turbine tower ladder (up to 120 m) with up to 40 lbs of gear, entering confined spaces.We conduct pre‑employment drug and background screening.PreferredMaster's degree in Wind Energy Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Civil Engineering.Experience performing visual wind turbine inspections, construction monitoring, commissioning, operation monitoring, or factory quality assurance assessments.Knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, controls, and physical environment impact on structures.Background in performing wind farm energy assessments and evaluating site conditions.Proficient in reading and understanding mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.Experience with or familiarity with different wind turbine platforms and manufacturers.Knowledge of statistical methods for deriving component failure rates based on available failure data.Computer programming background (MATLAB, Python, or other transferable languages).Familiarity with consulting engineering business needs.Experience in project management.Proficiency in reading and understanding operational procedures, maintenance and inspection check sheets, and health and safety processes.Bilingual (French and/or Spanish) writing and verbal skills a plus.Immigration‑related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.Benefits – What we offerGenerous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days).Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits.Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company‑seeded HSA.Employer‑paid, therapist‑led, virtual care services through Talkspace.401(k) with company match.Company provided life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability benefits.Education reimbursement program.Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities.Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program.Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company.Career advancement opportunities.Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.Equal Employment OpportunityDNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of 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 is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (...@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.#J-18808-Ljbffr