Overview About us 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. As a trusted voice for many of the world's 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! Souhaitez-vous en savoir plus sur les diffrentes technologies d/'oliennes existantes, avoir la chance de grimper des oliennes travers l/'Amrique du Nord, travailler avec une quipe exceptionnelle d/'ingnieurs oliens et soutenir la transition vers une conomie dcarbone ? Veuillez lire et postuler ! DNV/'s Renewables and Power Grids group is seeking a Wind Turbine Engineer to join our Wind Finance and Technology team. In this role, you will be an engaged member of our business that evaluates the risks associated with wind turbine technology, providing site suitability assessments, turbine technology reviews and construction monitoring reports of wind farms to project owners, lenders, equity investors, banks, etc. Le groupe nergies renouvelables et rseaux lectriques de DNV recherche un ingnieur en oliennes pour rejoindre notre quipe Finance et Technologie olienne. Dans ce rle, vous serez un membre engag de notre entreprise qui value les risques lis la technologie des oliennes, fournissant des valuations de la pertinence des sites, des revues technologiques des turbines et des rapports de surveillance de la construction des parcs oliens aux propritaires de projets, prteurs, investisseurs en capitaux propres, banques, etc. What You/'ll Do - 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/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, in order to assess RCA/'s 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 l/'adquation des sites de turbines avec les outils dvelopps en interne par DNV, en examinant les valuations des charges mcaniques prpares par les OEM. - Contribuer l/'valuation 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 d/'autres besoins commerciaux. - Restez jour sur les nouvelles technologies d/'oliennes, 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 l/'aide des outils internes de DNV, y compris l/'valuation 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 d/'analyse des causes profondes (RCA) menes par les OEM ou d/'autres personnes afin d/'valuer l/'exhaustivit 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 l/'inspection, la documentation des conditions sur le terrain, la cartographie des causalits et les calculs d/'ingnierie (selon les besoins). - Compltez la documentation requise par l/'entreprise 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 d/'inspection, 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 d/'avantages mdicaux, dentaires et de la vue disponibles pour tous les employs - Programmes spciaux Programme d/'aide aux employs et options pour les accidents et maladies graves pour vous et votre famille - Stratgies en milieu de travail pour les ressources d/'aide mentale disponibles tous les employs - Rgime d/'pargne-retraite enregistr (REER) avec contrepartie de l/'entreprise - L/'entreprise offrait des assurances-vie, des prestations d/'invalidit de courte et longue dure - Programme d/'aide l/'ducation - Emploi du temps flexible avec des opportunits hybrides - Rductions et rcompenses consommateurs via notre BenefitsHub - Opportunits d/'avancement Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election Les avantages peuvent varier en fonction du poste, de la titularisation, du lieu de placement et de l/'lection des employs 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./' Pour la Colombie-Britannique (Vancouver) et l/'Ontario (Toronto) : DNV offre une fourchette de rmunration raisonnable pour ce poste. La rmunration relle est influence par un large ventail de facteurs, y compris, mais sans s/'y limiter, les comptences, le niveau d/'exprience et la localisation spcifique. Pour les villes de Vancouver et Toronto, la fourchette de salaire de dpart pour ce poste est de 85,000 $ 120,000 $. DNV 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 est un employeur fier d/'galit des chances, engag construire une main-d/'uvre inclusive et diversifie. Tout emploi est dcid en fonction des qualifications, du mrite ou des besoins professionnels, sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, ge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identit de genre, origine nationale, handicap ou statut de vtran protg. About you What is Required - At 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 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 possess 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 - We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening Note: This position requires English proficiency and recruitment may be conducted in English. If preferred, process in French, but English proficiency will still be assessed. 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 farm/'s 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 Qu/'est-ce qui est pr/u00e9f/u00e8re - Master en g/u00e9nie de l/'/u00e9nergie /u00e9olienne, mcanique, a/u00e9rospatial ou gnie civil - Exprience dans la ralisation d/'inspections visuelles d/'/u00e9oliennes, de surveillance de la construction, de mise en service, de surveillance de l/'exploitation ou d/'/u00e9valuations d/'assurance qualit/u00e9 en usine - La connaissance des systmes mcaniques, des matriaux, des contrles et de l/'environnement physique influence les structures - Exprience dans la ralisation d/'/u00e9valuations e9nerg e9tiques de parcs e9oliens et l/'/u00e9valuation des conditions du site - Comp e9tent dans la lecture et la comprhension des dessins mcaniques et des sch e9mas /u00e9lectriques - Exp e9rence ou familiarit e9 avec diff e9rentes plateformes et fabricants d/'/u00e9oliennes - Connaissance des m e9thodes statistiques pour d e9river les taux de d e9faillance des composants partir des donn e9es de d e9faillance disponibles - Parcours en programmation informatique (MATLAB, Python ou autres langages transfrables) - Familiarit e9 avec les besoins du secteur de l/'ing e9nierie consultante - Exp e9ience en gestion de projet - Comp e9tent dans la lecture et la comprhension des proc e9dures op/u00e9rationnelles et des instructions, des feuilles de contrle de maintenance et d/'inspection ainsi que des proc/u00e9s de sant e9 et de s eaurit e9 - Les comp e9tences bilingues en e9criture et en expression orale (fran/u00e7ais et/ou espagnol) sont un atout Immigration benefits note: immigration-related benefits such as visa sponsorship are not available for this position #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Wind Turbine Engineer