Senior Structural Engineer

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Vestas is a major wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

 

Senior Structural Engineer

 

Responsibilities:

• Is considered a regional subject matter expert on product technology around Wind Turbine structures
• Provide technical guidance to other engineers within the department and on occasion, may serve as a source of technical guidance to other engineers globally
• Respond to technical inquiries from construction, service, technical sales, and external customers, deliver responses on time and with the required level of quality
• Participate in multi-discipline teams to resolve complex structural anomalies, from root cause analysis through development of cost effective, safe technical solutions; lead segments of the team and/or project scope; prepares formal RCA reports and improvement documentation
• Perform and sometimes lead proactive component improvement projects to optimize safety, performance, and operational cost of structures and/or components for wind turbines
• Facilitate globalization of locally developed solutions and improvements
• Work with minimal supervision to perform most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected; receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects
• Work to prevent risks to Quality, Health and Safety, and Environment
• Develop and review region-specific and global technical documentation, specifications, and drawings in support of electrical systems
• Provide technical guidance in construction-related issues regarding turbine installation
• Ensure compliance of all work with accepted industry standards and codes as well as regulatory organizations including NERC, FERC, and local ISO and utility requirements
• Train and mentor regional colleagues within area(s) of subject matter expertise
• Understand customer and operational needs and use knowledge to develop and implement technical solutions
• May present technology at conferences and is generally recognized to be a regional expert within a limited scope of subject matter expertise
• May participate in industry groups supporting wind technology

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on structural engineering or construction.
• Professional Engineering License in Civil Engineering
• 4 - 10 years of experience as an Engineer, with at least 2 years' experience in Wind Turbine Generators
• Demonstrated proficiency in engineering fundamentals with an emphasis on statics, dynamics and stress analysis
• Well-developed project management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Experience in systematized problem-solving methodology (8D, DMAIC, etc.)
• Solid commercial experience from exposure to/understanding of customers in either sales or service
• Ability to work internationally with large demanding customers to support the business
• Demonstrated flexibility working in an environment with changing requirements
• Advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office products. High level knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD - Autocad and Creo Parametric preferred

 

Competencies:

• Ability to effectively participate in and manage a cross-functional team
• Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional and quality manner and effectively communicate progress and changes to timelines
• Solve problems analytically; search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions
• Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite computer skills (Windows, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and SAP)