Wind Project Engineer

Job Description

As a Wind Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the engineering of wind projects, including technical assessments of civil design throughout all project phases, project planning and cost definition, procurement processes, environmental planning, stakeholder management, risk management and internal decision-making processes for the projects.

Main activities would be:

• Evaluate wind farm design feasibility and constructability during the early stages of project development, including risk identification and CAPEX definition.
• Contribute to the selection of the most suitable infrastructure layout and manage the co-developers and consultants engaged to support the project.
• Develop and review wind farm designs during the detailed engineering for permitting, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, Authorities requirements, implementation of optimal solutions and preparation and verification of designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Serve as technical lead for the BOP (Balance of Plant) package during the procurement process. Define project specifications and technical requirements, lead technical bid evaluations and provide technical support during the contracting phase.
• Assume responsibility for the BOP contract work package during the construction phase, ensuring that projects are delivered on schedule, within budget and in accordance with the required quality and HSS standards.
• Oversee the BOP technical aspects of the contract(s), including quality control of project works and technical supplies.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of the electrical and communication infrastructure and manage the interfaces between civil and electrical BOP, as well as between civil BOP and the wind turbines.
• Serve as technical lead for TSA (Turbine Supply Agreement) and FSA (Full Service Agreement) RFPs and contracts, defining requirements and ensuring compliance with Statkraft and project-specific standards.
• Lead WTG technical documentation and quality control activities during factory acceptance testing (FAT), delivery to site, and commissioning. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the required quality standards.
• Represent Statkraft during WTG inspections for mechanical completion and handover.
• Prepare project-specific cost, risk and schedule analyses.
• Manage and coordinate wind measurement campaigns using LiDAR or met masts, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in technical due diligence activities.
• Provide technical support for road surveys and stakeholder analyses.
• Provide support, as required, for other technologies, including PV, BESS and grid evacuation  infrastructure and for projects in other regions of the company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Renewable Energy or another relevant discipline.
• Professional experience in wind farm design infrastructure and knowledge of wind turbine suppliers.
• A minimum of five years of experience in the renewable energy sector or relevant infrastructure projects, including at least one year of experience in wind projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D for civil design, particularly for wind farm projects, is desirable.
• GWO certification is desirable but not mandatory.
• Knowledge about RfP process and Contract struture (FIDIC)
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English.
• A valid driving licence.
• Availability and willingness to travel frequently to project sites and to work on-site during the construction phase.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability to deliver high-quality work within demanding deadlines.

Additional Information

At Statkraft, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes (non-exclusive): 

• 2 days of remote work per week
• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists, and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet.”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, and work-life balance principles
• Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance

If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability. 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for Norwegian security clearance and authorization.