Overview 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 that critical decisions can be made with confidence. About us As a trusted voice for many of the worlds most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations. About Energy Systems 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. About the role Do you want to know more about the various wind turbine technologies out there, get to climb wind turbines throughout North America, work with an amazing team of wind engineers and support the transition towards a decarbonized economy? Please read through and apply! Why should you work with us? Within DNV, organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavours to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. This role is based at our DNV office in Montreal, QC; Toronto, ON; Calgary, AB presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. What Youll Do - Perform turbine site suitability evaluation with DNVs 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 DNVs 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, to assess RCAs completeness and provide evaluation of associated risks and mitigants. Work may also include participation 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. Ce que tu vas faire - Effectuer une valuation de ladquation des sites de turbines avec les outils dvelopps en interne par DNV, en examinant les valuations des charges mcaniques prpares par les OEM. - Contribuer lvaluation de la technologie des oliennes : valuation, rvision, rdaction de rapports et communication avec les clients dans le cadre de la due diligence technique pour le financement de projets, les fusions et acquisitions ainsi que dautres besoins commerciaux. - Restez jour sur les nouvelles technologies doliennes, en collaborant avec les OEM pour comprendre les derniers dtails techniques sur les nouveaux produits ainsi que les mises jour/rvisions des produits existants. - Effectuer des inspections sur le terrain et en usine des oliennes et composants dans le cadre de la surveillance de la construction, des valuations de projets oprationnels, des inspections de qualit de fabrication et potentiellement des enqutes sur les dfaillances. - Examinez les budgets O&M des projets et fournissez des projections de cots O&M laide des outils internes de DNV, y compris lvaluation des taux de dfaillance attendus des composants majeurs. - Prparez des rapports dtaills, des notes de service, des notes techniques et des courriels lectroniques pour communiquer clairement aux clients avec prcision et rigueur technique. - Examiner les enqutes danalyse des causes profondes (RCA) menes par les OEM ou dautres personnes afin dvaluer lexhaustivit des RCA et de fournir une valuation des risques et des mitigants associs. Le travail peut galement inclure la participation des RCA, notamment des enqutes sur les dfaillances de turbines et de composants couvrant linspection, la documentation des conditions sur le terrain, la cartographie des causalits et les calculs dingnierie (selon les besoins). - Compltez la documentation requise par lentreprise en temps opportun, telles que les valuations de la scurit et des risques au travail, les feuilles de temps, les rapports de dpenses, les feuilles de contrle dinspection, les rapports de suivi et les contrles de planification. What we offer - Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) - Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees - Special programs Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family - Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match - Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits - Education Assistance Program - Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities - Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub - Advancement opportunities Ce que nous proposons - Congs pays gnreux (vacances, jours de maladie, jours fris de l'entreprise, jours personnels) - Plans davantages mdicaux, dentaires et de la vue disponibles pour tous les employs - Programmes spciaux Programme daide aux employs et options pour les accidents et maladies graves pour vous et votre famille - Stratgies en milieu de travail pour les ressources daide mentale disponibles tous les employs - Rgime dpargne-retraite enregistr (REER) avec contrepartie de lentreprise - Lentreprise fournit des assurances-vie, des prestations dinvalidit de courte et longue dure - Programme daide lducation - Emploi du temps flexible avec des opportunits hybrides - Rductions et rcompenses consommateurs via notre BenefitsHub - Opportunits davancement What is Required - At least a Bachelors 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 of any of the above 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% of the time (international travel is a possibility, but a lower likelihood). - Must posses valid driver's license - Passport or documentation to allow international travel (entry to USA, Canada, Caribbean, or Mexico for example). - Able to work effectively and professionally with diverse people clients and co-workers, including working with multiple co-workers based in different offices throughout North America and abroad. - Demonstrated strong written communication skills through report origination, draft/final revisions, ability to review and comment on work of peers, and complete high-quality report deliverables. - Physical abilities necessary to perform regular functions of the job (standing, lifting, climbing, other): see below - Ability to walk over rough or slippery terrain as experienced on heavy construction sites - Ability to work in inclement weather conditions as experienced across North America and in locations where wind energy projects are typically located - Ability to sit for extended periods as required for typical office work - Ability to climb a wind turbine tower ladder with up to 40 lbs of gear on person, typically to 100-120 m heights (appropriate safety training will be provided) - Sufficient physical fitness to perform multiple turbines climbs per day - Ability to enter confined or enclosed spaces (appropriate safety training will be provided) - Strong written and verbal English communication skills (The employee would be required to draft and review internal documents in English to be used throughout North America) - We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening What is Preferred - Masters 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 farms 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 - Proficient in reading and understanding operational procedures and instructions, 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 Equal opportunity statement DNV is a proud equalopportunity 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. Compensation For British Columbia (Vancouver) and Ontario (Toronto): DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. For the cities of Vancouver and Toronto, the range of starting pay for this role is $85,000 - $120,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Wind Turbine Engineer