At DNV, we are committed to advancing the deployment and operation of renewable energy to address climate change and create a positive societal impact. We achieve this through the success of our customers, striving for high performance and innovation. Our approach is grounded in the values of equity, respect, and diversity.
DNV’s Energy Systems’ Asset Operations Team is seeking a Principal Wind Turbine Technology Engineer whose primary role will be to help customers enhance the performance and reliability of wind power plants through comprehensive studies, investigations, and data-driven analysis. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of wind energy technology, contributing directly to the evolution of wind turbine performance and reliability, while also growing alongside an expanding team that embraces cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
The ideal candidate will possess strong engineering and data analytics skills, knowledge of wind turbine design and operation (particularly in the area of blade design and performance), and field experience to bolster their knowledge beyond theory. As part of a dynamic team, which is serving an evolving market space, this position provides the chance to shape the future of wind turbine performance and reliability, making a meaningful impact on the global renewable energy landscape.
This position will be based at our Calgary office presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend at least three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.
What You’ll Do
- Provide thought leadership on wind turbine technology, shaping methodologies, best practices, and technical standards across projects and contributing to the broader industry dialogue.
- Use a combination of fundamental engineering principles and practical judgement to support customers with a range of technical challenges.
- Mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance, reviewing work, and building capability in engineering judgement, analysis, and client engagement.
- Contribute to and lead wind turbine technology assessments, technical due diligence, reporting, and client communication.
- Manipulate and analyze wind turbine SCADA, meteorological, and operational data to generate insights on reliability, performance, root cause failure analysis, and life extension.
- Remain current on wind turbine technology, engaging with OEMs to understand new products, updates, and technical details.
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) investigations, including field inspections, documentation, causality mapping, and engineering calculations.
- Review RCAs performed by OEMs or third parties to assess completeness, risks, and mitigations.
- Perform field and factory inspections of wind turbines and components for construction monitoring, operational assessments, manufacturing quality, and failure investigations (up to ~20% travel).
- Drive continuous improvement (Operational Excellence) initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency across projects and workflows.
- Leverage and advance digital tools, data pipelines, and analytics capabilities to enhance technical delivery, scalability, and insight generation.
- Maintain, manipulate, and visualize large datasets; contribute to development and enhancement of tools and interfaces to improve efficiency and outcomes.
- Prepare high-quality client deliverables including technical reports, presentations, and calls, ensuring clarity of methods, findings, and recommendations.
- Lead proposal development and support business development activities including discovery, scoping, and bidding.
- Collaborate with colleagues and customers to define scopes, budgets, and timelines, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
- Manage small to medium projects in line with DNV processes, including resources, budgets, schedules, and quality.
- Cultivate strong, trusted relationships with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
- Support internal service and capability development across teams and regions.
- Take ownership of work while contributing effectively within a team environment.
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees
- Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
- Workplace strategies for mental help resources available to all employees
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match
- Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
- Education Assistance Program
- Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
- Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub
- Advancement opportunities
**Benefits may vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**
DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
What is Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
- At least 5 years of experience focused on utility-scale wind turbine blades.
- Willingness to learn about and work on different aspects of wind technology as customer requirements and the market evolves over time.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar; familiarity with Python programming is preferred.
- Detailed understanding of wind turbine technology including design principles, loads, and controls.
- Familiarity with wind turbine operational data and relevant performance metrics.
- Strong analytical background and ability to apply mathematical reasoning to physical and statistical problems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.
- Experience in customer-facing roles.
- High level of integrity and respect for confidentiality.
- Strong English language written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly in written, visual, and verbal formats.
- (The employee would be required to draft and review internal documents in English to be used throughout North America.)
- We conduct pre-employment background screening
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint).
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally.
What is Preferred
- Advanced engineering degree or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Commercial attitude and a strategic mindset, with market knowledge and foresight.
- Strong network and ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.
- Outstanding leadership with the ability to engage colleagues, collaborate across teams, and lead by way of example.
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About Energy Systems
We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
