Job Description Summary
The Mechanical Loads Assessment Engineer executes multibody simulations of wind farms to confirm suitability of customer-proposed wind farms. The simulations are run in the Amazon Web Services cloud leveraging proprietary software and supported by physics-based assessment tools developed in python. The engineer will work closely with wind turbine component teams to develop those physics-based tools. Further, the engineer will work with customers as needed to optimize their farms for economics, maintenance, and energy production.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Utilize standard tools for site specific suitability assessments for wind turbine farms
- Write suitability reports and work with customers to optimize farm design
- Work with component owners and wind turbine system owners to understand the implications of failure modes and assist with designing solutions to those failure modes
- Assist with automation of processes to accelerate and increase through-put
- Assist with development and deployment of advanced suitability simulation processes
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering or equivalent from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2 years programming experience or equivalent
Desired Characteristics
- Programming experience in Matlab or Python
- MS engineering degree in Mechanical or Aero Engineering
- Experience with computer simulations
- Ability to drive change in a challenging environment in an inclusive manner.
- Self-motivated with personal and project management skills
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes