Senior Load Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Load Engineer with extensive knowledge in wind turbine loads, integrated load analysis (ILA), and turbine-foundation interaction to join the Civil & Structures team within RWE Offshore Wind. The team supports all project stages-from early development through design, certification, construction, and operations-and provides technical leadership across offshore foundation systems and structural analysis.

In this role, you will oversee the load analysis process, manage technical interfaces with OEMs and designers, and help develop best‑practice methodologies that ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective offshore wind assets

About the role

• Manage turbine load analysis and technical delivery for offshore projects.
• Manage the Integrated Load Analysis (ILA) process with turbine suppliers and substructure designers.
• Review and validate turbine load calculations and OEM documentation.
• Perform in-house load simulations using DNV Bladed, including model setup, execution, verification, and interpretation.
• Support loads-related certification and technical interface activities.
• Assess turbine lifetime extension opportunities and load-reduction strategies.
• Contribute to site-suitability assessments and turbine lifetime evaluations.
• Manage technical reviews, develop internal standards, and mentor junior engineers.

Job experience and requirements

• Degree in civil, structural, mechanical, aerospace, or related engineering discipline.
• Solid understanding of wind turbine design and turbine-substructure interaction, ideally offshore.
• Extensive experience with turbine load simulations and ILA processes.
• Knowledge of structural/loads engineering standards (IEC, DNV) and verification practices.
• Experience managing technical interfaces within international projects.
• Effective communication, organisational skills, and appreciation of HSSE principles.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent, with experience in DNV Bladed API, offshore structural behaviour, turbine-foundation dynamics, and offshore wind quality, procurement, or installation/operations.

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years' experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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