Description
Vattenfall is one of Europe`s largest electricity generators and producers of heat. We operate in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. Our strategy is to reduce emissions from power generation with a road map to achieving fossil free living within one generation.Do you want to shape the future?
We are looking for a Junior Load Engineer to work within our Business Area Wind, Offshore, Engineering.
The Engineering department is the technical know-how centre within Business Area Wind, setting the standards and guidelines as well as being embedded within our projects, both through the development and implementation phase as well as in operations.
The Loads department is focussed on providing wind turbine and substructure loads and load related services to the entire organization. It is the central point for all questions concerning loads for all windfarm elements and projects in all phases and especially for our future offshore windfarms.
Working within the Loads department in Offshore Engineering, the Junior Load Engineer is to support our in-house loads capability with specific focus on aeroelastic analysis.
Your main tasks and responsibilities as Junior Load Engineer:
As our Junior Load Engineer you will be responsible for delivering the centrepiece of the future offshore wind farm together with the existing team of Load Engineers. You will be in charge of producing load assessments for wind farm design and asset management. You will combine environmental and operational conditions into expected load levels to define the entirety of the lifetime of the offshore wind turbine.
Furthermore, the following main responsibilities will be a central part of your new job:Aeroelastic analysis of offshore wind turbines, from conceptual development to lifecycle management.Interpretation of design basis to create simulation combinations that represent the expected operational and non-operational situations of the OWTG during its lifetime.Execution of load simulations in a cloud-based environment.Interpretation of results and quality assurance.Generation of load reports for certification.Support improvement and development of methods for load estimation and prediction.Analysis of measurement data for application in development, design and asset management of wind turbines.
Your profile as Junior Load Engineer:A scientific or engineering degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) degree, technical discipline or equivalent .Experience in modelling offshore wind turbines.Knowledge and understanding of:
o Aeroelasticity & load simulations.
o Aerodynamics, structural dynamics, hydrodynamics, geotechnics.
o Control.
o Validation based on measurements.
o Software development.
o Data analysis and handling.
Your qualifications and personal skills as Junior Load Engineer:Strong technical and analytical abilities.Expertise in MatLab or Python and Microsoft Excel.Self-motivated and flexible approach to work, with initiative, a positive mindset, pragmatic and solution oriented.Technical and open-minded team player with a structured way of working.Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Good interpersonal skills and innovative mindset, with the courage to act on your conviction.Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English.
Our offer:
Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.Location:
Kolding in Denmark, but occasional travel within northern Europe should be expected.More information:
For more information about the recruitment process contact Senior Recruiter Jette Ingeberg on + 45 22 57 07 51.
We welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter via the application button at this page, no later than the 28th of March 2021.
We look forward to receiving your application!Our organization:
At Vattenfall we are convinced that striving for diversity helps building a more profitable, efficient and attractive company. Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of gender, age and ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With around 20.000 colleagues, Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in Northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to sustainable society – people like you.
BA Wind is responsible for the development, construction and operation of wind power. We manage the maintenance, operation and continuous improvement of wind generation assets, safely and with the highest levels of availability and profitability.
We carry out the sourcing and development of wind projects as well as having the full responsibility for wind project execution. We also perform the structuring and execution of project partnerships in accordance with overall wind strategy.
Due to COVID-19 we adapted our application process to the current conditions. Interviews regarding this position will be conducted via video conference. Do you have any questions about the application process
or how we deal with COVID-19? Please visit our FAQ list in advance.
We look forward receiving your application!