Senior Project Engineer

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Senior level
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Lead technical evaluations and root-cause investigations for wind turbines, support warranty claims, provide independent engineering due diligence for projects, perform site and factory visits, assess turbine condition, and advise clients, lenders, and stakeholders on turbine performance, construction, and commissioning issues.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Serve as a technical expert for wind turbine technology across UL's Wind Asset Advisory and Due Diligence teams.
  • Lead and execute root-cause investigations into turbine failures, including gearboxes, collapses, main bearings, etc., and support owners with warranty claims.
  • Perform OEM turbine technology evaluations (primarily Chinese turbine OEMs, but also all major global OEMs), including drafting and maintaining turbine technology reports used globally. Track issues and resolutions associated with turbine models as they emerge, develop, and are resolved.
  • Provide technical leadership on independent engineering (IE) due diligence for greenfield, repower, and operating projects.
  • Support selective field activities, including visits to the turbine/main component factories, operating and under-construction wind farms and turbine inspections.
  • Assess the condition of wind farms through desktop review of operating records and site visits.
  • Provide technical support and advice for turbine issues encountered during construction and commissioning - e.g., handling damage/repair, start-up failures, implementation of retrofits during construction, etc.
  • Support the due diligence team reviewing turbine construction job books and completion records.
  • Interface directly with clients, lenders, and tax equity stakeholders, particularly on technically contentious issues.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Primary Qualifications:
  • University Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Technology from an accredited program.
  • 10+ years of experience in wind turbine engineering, including turbine design, loads, performance, or operations.
  • Deep technical knowledge of major OEM platforms
  • Expertise in wind turbine site suitability and loads modelling
  • Fluency in English and local language
  • Secondary Qualifications:
  • Ability and willingness to perform turbine climbs.
  • Knowledge of wind farm construction and/or operations.
  • Technical knowledge of other western OEMs, including Vestas, GE, Nordex, SGRE, etc

ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Skills Required

  • University degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Technology
  • 10+ years of experience in wind turbine engineering (design, loads, performance, or operations)
  • Deep technical knowledge of major OEM turbine platforms
  • Expertise in wind turbine site suitability and loads modelling
  • Fluency in English and local language
  • Ability and willingness to perform turbine climbs
  • Knowledge of wind farm construction and/or operations
  • Technical knowledge of western OEMs (Vestas, GE, Nordex, SGRE)

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UL Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay is positioned as broad-based, with UL stating all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus across regions. This universal design creates a consistent incentive foundation regardless of role or country.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are described as strong, featuring a 401(k) with matching up to a total 5% and an additional 4% company retirement contribution after the first year in U.S. materials. Employees also reference access to an employee stock purchase plan in the U.S. and many major operating regions.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage breadth includes medical, dental, and vision with U.S. plans noting the company pays over 75% of medical premiums and offers PPO and HDHP options. Supportive programs like FSAs/HSAs, disability, life insurance, EAP, and mental‑health resources are frequently cited.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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