SVO Loads Engineer

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This System Value Optimization (SVO) Engineer role is responsible for wind turbine aero elastic simulations, encompassing New Product Development and Fleet Support as needed. The SVO Engineer will perform state-of-the art simulations, in accordance to Design Practices and IEC guidelines. This person will be responsible for loads execution and tools and methods development as needed. Preparation of certification documentation will be part of the role of the engineer. The vision of the SVO team is to create robust yet cost-efficient wind turbine product designs by providing best-in-class load assessment, validation, methods and tools.

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• Execute mechanical loads analyses, controller tunings and trade-offs (loads, stability, operation and performance) for new products, cost out, design updates, and fleet support as needed.
  • Preparation of loads inputs, creation of the aeroelastic model, execute loads analysis and perform postprocessing is part of the design loop and therefore the responsibilities of the SVO engineer.
  • Perform basic operability checks and frequency domain stability checks.
  • Update loads envelopes
  • Hand off model and controller to MLA team, to execute site specific assessments.
  • Perform feasibility studies and develop tech charts.
• Deliver best-in-class loads mitigation and performance optimization technologies to lower Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE)
• Identify and deliver on ideas for process simplification and tools automation
• Cultivate an atmosphere of team building and learning, driving new methods/ideas for loads and performance improvements.
• Effectively communicate to cross-functionally engineering team and other stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.

• Master degree from an accredited university in Mechanical engineering, civil engineering or aerospace engineering
• Experience in aeroelastic loads simulations
• Working knowledge of aero-elastic simulation platforms: Bladed, HAWC2, Simpack, SDM
• At Least 3 years wind experience with loads assessments
• Experience in wind turbine control technologies, operability & validation
• Expert knowledge on wind turbine component design criteria
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional and global environment
• Strong oral and written communication skills