Senior Wind Energy Engineer

📝 FULL-TIME

Local Unit & Position Description

DNV Energy division is seeking a Senior Wind Energy Engineer to join our Project Engineering and Due Diligence (PE&DD) team in Spain, which is part of DNV’s Renewables service line in SEMELA (Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latam), and contains around 180 scientists, engineers, and environmental professionals.

The dynamic working environment will require employees who are easily adaptable and have the experience and technical skillset to provide services across a wide range of active contracts, including those in the development, permitting, construction, and operational phases of project lifecycles. The wind industry in the region is a rapidly developing and evolving market, and DNV is looking for an enthusiastic individual who can self-organize, is willing to be creative and take on new challenges to support and build DNV’s wind business.

The Senior Wind Energy Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Iberia Wind team in a variety of project development and due diligence projects for the wind industry that contribute to lowering the costs and creating efficiencies for wind development in the region. Through our teams of subject matter experts, engineers, and top-notch Project Managers, we provide expert project support and technical advisory to our customers in the Wind Markets in Iberia and internationally. This position will engage within many of our wind teams to support both at the project and at the market level in the region.

The Senior Wind Energy Engineer is expected to work as Project Manager for large wind assignments in the region and to handle complex stakeholder management. He/she will also manage large bids on behalf of DNV, supporting DNV on winning new external work. Networking with senior professionals outside DNV is also expected.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic about renewables and will be able to contribute to the team from an early stage. Typically, team members work in multiple projects over the course of the year.

This position is based out in Zaragoza and to report to Wind Iberia Team Lead based in Spain, while collaborating structurally with other teams, such as solar, storage and green hydrogen in the Iberia region, but also in SEMELA.

Tasks may include:

Project Manager for large-scale (GWs) wind projects or multi-technology renewables projects, and providing task-level support for larger projects, in the following areas:

Leading and supporting Customers with RFP and Bid submittal preparation for bidding and procurement processes, IPP procurement exercises, including feasibility studies
Feasibility and project qualification activities, including pre-feasibility and lease auction qualification for new market entrants
Engaging in stakeholder, public, and agency meetings
Performance of Technical Due Diligence
Discussing and resolving technical issues with project developers and lenders/investors, including coordinating input on such issues from internal technical specialists as necessary.
Writing technical reports and communicating results internally and to customers
Bid manager for proposals of services related to technical advisory, owners engineering and due diligence work.
General commercial support (awareness of market trends, participation in industry conferences)
Supporting business development for the services listed above, including the opportunity to establish and strengthen relationships with Customers, bringing in and evaluating new contract leads, authoring proposals, and considering where DNV’s services should change to meet the needs of the Customers.
Supporting the whole regional renewables team in delivering quality work to our customers, participating in continuous improvement efforts for the team, including leading tool development, process refinement, and lessons learned activities.

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

Engineering degree (M.Sc / B.Sc)
In depth knowledge and minimum of 7-10 years of previous experience of working in wind energy
Minimum 5 years of project management experience, with an understanding of technical interfaces
Knowledge of general energy market and, in particular, about the renewable energy market in Iberia.
Experienced in Renewables IPP procurement processes, including feasibility study, concept report, Request for Qualification and Request for Proposal preparation and evaluation.
Familiarity with contracts (construction, supply, operations, interconnection, offtake, and/or asset management contracts).
Excellent English and Spanish language skills (both in writing and speaking) required. Other languages an advantage.
Proficient in the most popular computer programs.
Understanding of enforceable norms and regulations within the renewable industry

Personal qualifications we are looking for:

Structured and service –minded approach, always focusing on delivering high quality results.
Self-motivated, independent thinker with an active interest in Renewable Energy
Team player with strong communication skills and you work equally well on your own as with colleagues
Independent, self-starter, energetic, proactive in achieving results, and at the same time person who works well in a team and delivers within agreed timelines
Project Manager who works in depth with assignments and has a good balance between detail and overview
Person who has a positive attitude and a good sense of humor
Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time, domestic and international.
Business and customer oriented.

What we offer:

Medical Scheme
Commuting Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Kindergarten Allowance
40 hours per week with a Flexible Schedule.
23 annual holidays (minimum for Spain)
Reimburse cost for English language training
Employee Referral scheme
Additional days to the obligatory ones in case of maternity/paternity and other circumstances

Others:

Be part of a world-renowned and growing organization with origins dating back to 1864.
We’re offering a challenging, varied, and responsible job in a dynamic and international environment.
Work with some of the most engaging and competent colleagues in the industry

Opportunities Beyond Business

Our mission is to safeguard life, property and the environment. By joining us, you will work towards our meaningful vision: to make a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. DNV offers a congenial working environment, competitive salaries, and an exceptional benefits package.

Please note that we conduct pre-employment background screening.

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!