Senior Project Engineer - Wind Turbine Technology
Summary
Lead technical investigations and due diligence for wind turbine projects, assessing failures and advising clients on turbine technology and site suitability.
Serve as a technical expert for wind turbine technology across UL’s Wind Asset Advisory and Due Diligence teams.
Lead and execute root‑cause investigations into turbine failures, including gearboxes, collapses, main bearings, etc., and support owners with warranty claims.
Perform OEM turbine technology evaluations (primarily Chinese turbine OEMs, but also all major global OEMs), including drafting and maintaining turbine technology reports used globally. Track issues and resolutions associated with turbine models as they emerge, develop, and are resolved.
Provide technical leadership on independent engineering (IE) due diligence for greenfield, repower, and operating projects.
Support selective field activities, including visits to the turbine/main component factories, operating and under-construction wind farms and turbine inspections.
Assess the condition of wind farms through desktop review of operating records and site visits.
Provide technical support and advice for turbine issues encountered during construction and commissioning - e.g., handling damage/repair, start-up failures, implementation of retrofits during construction, etc.
Support the due diligence team reviewing turbine construction job books and completion records.
Interface directly with clients, lenders, and tax equity stakeholders, particularly on technically contentious issues.
Primary Qualifications:
University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Technology from an accredited program.
10+ years of experience in wind turbine engineering, including turbine design, loads, performance, or operations.
Deep technical knowledge of major OEM platforms
Expertise in wind turbine site suitability and loads modelling
Fluency in English and local language
Secondary Qualifications:
Ability and willingness to perform turbine climbs.
Knowledge of wind farm construction and/or operations.
Technical knowledge of other western OEMs, including Vestas, GE, Nordex, SGRE, etc