Company & Business Area Description
Driven by its purpose of safeguarding life, property and the environment, DNV GL enables organizations to advance the safety and sustainability of their business. DNV GL provides classification and technical assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries. It also provides certification services to customers across a wide range of industries.
Combining leading technical and operational expertise, risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge, DNV GL empowers its customers’ decisions and actions with trust and confidence. The company continuously invests in research and collaborative innovation to provide customers and society with operational and technological foresight. DNV GL, whose origins go back to 1864, operates globally in more than 100 countries with its 16,300 professionals dedicated to helping their customers make the world safer, smarter and greener.
In Denmark we are more than 300 employees with offices in 5 cities.
A career with DNV GL is different. You can combine your technological and business achievements with positive contributions to society in a way that few other employers can offer.
For more info visit www.dnvgl.com
Local Unit & Position Description
DNV GL is a world leading independent solution provider of services to the global wind industry – we have a strong presence in North America, Asia and Europe and more than 25 years in the wind energy business.
DNV GL is the leading international service provider of offshore Project Certification for wind farms and Type Certification of wind turbines. You will join a team of 50 skilled and dedicated colleagues in our Renewables Certification office in Copenhagen.
Position Qualifications
Main responsibilities and qualifications
We are looking for an experienced wind turbine engineer. You will form part of a multi-disciplinary team engaged in design review activities related to onshore and offshore wind energy.
Your main responsibilities will be:
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Evaluation of control and protection systems
- Evaluation of hydraulic systems
- Witnessing of functional and safety tests of prototype wind turbines
Furthermore, your work will include some or all of the following depending on your competences:
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Review of documentation for loads and load cases for wind turbines including actions from wind, wave and ice
- Independent load calculations (using aero-elastic codes like FLEX5, HAWC2 and Bladed) for wind turbine structures for onshore and offshore installation
- Verification of load measurements of wind turbines
- Site assessment for wind farms, including analysis of extreme wind speeds, wind profiles, turbulence and wake effects from other wind turbines
- Participate in development of DNV GL standards and other research oriented projects
- Customer meetings
- Project management tasks for type and project certification projects
The work is organized in projects and the project team is established based on the competencies of the individuals.
The ideal candidate has:
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A profound understanding of structural dynamics or advanced mechanical systems
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A M.Sc. in Structural or Mechanical Engineering
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Relevant field experience (10+ years)
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Solid general wind turbine knowledge
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Fluency in written and spoken English is required
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A high degree of flexibility and ability to work in teams is fundamental
The job provides good opportunities for professional development and challenging work with key players in the wind business. You will be located in Hellerup/Copenhagen in Renewable Certification.
We offer
You will be working in an international, multi-cultural and technically highly diverse organization and you will be able to form your development professionally as well as personally. We ensure that our employees are updated on latest technical and legislative development.
You will be involved in a variety of projects covering a wide range of different technologies, in relation to DNV GL’s role as an independent 3rd party.
We offer extensive personal development plans for technical as well as managerial career tracks.
We offer a challenging and demanding position which will provide ample opportunity to professional as well as personal development. We have an informal and humorous tone among us combined with a professional and international working environment.
You will be hired on local conditions.
Expected start date will be as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held on an on-going basis.
Location: Hellerup
DNV GL considers diversity a strength, and we therefore encourage everybody, irrespective of age, gender, religion or ethnic origin to apply for this position.
For more information please contact:
Pia Redanz, Head of Section, +45 2459 7683, pia.redanz@dnvgl.com
or
Judy Husen, HR Manager, +45 2323 1048, judy.husen@dnvgl.com
