Graduate Wind Energy Engineer (Renewables)

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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 navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally in the energy industry.

Do you enjoy solving real-life problems and learning from industry-leading experts? Do you want to work on a variety of projects that touch all aspects of the energy transition?

Here at DNV, what we do matters. Whether it's helping the energy industry transition to a more decarbonized and sustainable future or helping protect life, property, and the environment, every day, what you do will make a difference. This is our shared purpose and one our people are proud to be part of.

Our highly respected Renewables department in the UK and Ireland provides consulting engineers, data insights, deep technology expertise, modeling, and software solutions. We do this to enable the successful rollout of renewable power and to deliver the energy transition. We are actively engaged in all phases of the renewable energy lifecycle. The main customers are turbine manufacturers, wind farm developers, owners, and operators, as well as offshore support structure designers.

Within Renewables, our Wind Projects section comprises 40 engineers who deal with everything in the wind farm's lifespan from the development of the project through its operation to decommissioning, taking in analysis of energy production as well as technical assurance to financial transactions.

Our Opportunity:

As a Graduate, ideally with an engineering degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, or Wind Energy Engineering, or alternatively in Mathematics, Physics, or Atmospheric Science, you'll be joining a team of big thinkers who love investigating and finding innovative solutions to our industry's most challenging problems.

You'll be given real responsibility from day one, collaborating with forward-thinking customers and technical experts across our business, helping deliver career and industry-defining projects. You will be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

Working in our Wind Projects section, you will perform a variety of work, which may include:

• Developing an understanding of the interactions between wind turbines and wind flow in order to accurately predict future energy production of real-world wind farms (onshore and offshore) both before construction of the wind farm and during its operation.
• Finding out how wind farm design choices can impact costs and how these can be quantified ("value engineering"). You will deliver value engineering consultancy work such as comparative analysis between different wind farms and between different project options at early stages of wind farm development.
• Providing support to customers who own and operate wind farms who wish to optimize their assets, keeping them operating at high efficiency and reliability for as long as they can.
• Undertaking "technical due diligence" by reviewing documents describing a wind farm's design and operation, identifying risks, their impact, and potential mitigations, in order to provide assurance to various interested parties.
• Supporting other project development, operation, and assurance activities as required by the teams.
• Working closely with senior colleagues across the globe to deliver projects on-time and on-budget to the customer's satisfaction. This will include regular communication with our customers as well as internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to business development activities by, for example, talking to potential customers and supporting the preparation of commercial proposals.
• Having the opportunity to work with other discipline teams across DNV to see how we are working together to solve some of the energy industry's biggest problems.

You'll be stretched but always supported, so don't worry if some of the terminology like "due diligence" is unfamiliar to you, we'll teach you all you need to know. Upon joining, you'll receive a buddy to help you settle in, a mentor to enhance your technical knowledge, as well as ongoing on-the-job coaching and support from your colleagues.

Our structured Graduate Programme therefore provides a fantastic start to your career with us, enhancing both your technical and professional skills and supporting your journey towards chartership and becoming an expert in your field.

We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it's important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That's why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including:

• Minimum Starting salary of £33,750.
• Structured Graduate Programme, development, and excellent career progression opportunities.
• Non-contractual profit share scheme.
• Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity for up to 10 days unpaid leave, sabbatical leave, flexible and hybrid working options.
• Wellbeing benefits: (including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money, and health, and we provide free fruit in our offices.
• Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
• Travel benefits: Season Ticket Loan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (for personal use).
• Reimbursement of relevant Professional Membership Fees (up to £570).
• Access to employee retail discount site for high street and online shopping.

For this particular role, the deadline for applications is 16th March 2025 with our Assessment Centres being held in April or May 2025.

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.

As a Graduate, other than your relevant degree, we don't expect any prior experience of wind energy engineering when you join us; however, we do want you to share our passion for renewable energy and an interest in wind farms, demonstrating your desire to develop yourself within this exciting area.

We try to keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for this role:

• Minimum 2:2 Engineering Degree in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Civil, Offshore, or Wind Energy Engineering, or alternatively in Mathematics, Physics, or Atmospheric Science.
• Some understanding of Renewables, ideally Wind Energy would be beneficial.
• Excellent numerical/statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills along with the ability to produce clear and concise technical reports for our customers.
• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrating first-class written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritize own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives.
• Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally, including the commitment to complete the appropriate professional registration in your field (Chartership).

If you possess the curiosity and initiative to become an expert in your chosen field and potentially one of our future leaders, then this role could be for you.