Structural Designer

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Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Aerodynamic & Mechanical > Tower Structure Offshore
Tower Module in Vestas Power Solutions is developing and maintaining the complete Vestas tower program. The tasks range from business case evaluations to structural engineering including FEM, requirement management, design risk assessment, test planning and project execution and creation of certification documentation. The tower module team is located in three hubs at Aarhus in Denmark, Porto in Portugal and in Chennai, India. You will sit amongst very experienced people from many areas of the world that is always willing to help.

Responsibilities
As Structural Designer in Tower Structure Offshore your primary responsibility will be to develop and mature tower and interface solutions for offshore wind. In greater detail your area of responsibilities will be:

• Design primary steel for tower structure
• Conduct feasibility studies for performance optimization or cost reduction
• Engage and communicate with Value Chain stakeholders such as suppliers, construction and customers
• Support and guide our project specific Value Engineering Team located in Chennai
• Develop product requirements and create tower solutions to fulfill the requirements

Qualifications 

• Master or PhD degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering
• Ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with design of offshore structures, alternatively experience with steel design for other large constructions according to Eurocodes
• Experience with dynamic calculations
• Experience in dealing with Requirements and Design Failure Mode Evaluation and Analysis (DFMEA)

Competencies

We see the ideal candidate possessing the following competencies and personality:  

• Proven technical experience, and ability to balance technical solution with business value 
• Solid technical knowhow about steel design in ULS and FLS
• Problem solving-oriented
• Good communicator and possesses English skills at a high level
• Creative and committed to new business opportunities
• Comfortable about delivering results through others

What we offer
You will become part of a rapidly growing renewable business with an opportunity to contribute on the green energy transition. We offer a diverse workplace with excellent professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment with a global wind turbine manufacturer. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions.

Additional information 
We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume in English. 

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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