We are seeking an experienced Wind Turbine Loads Engineer to support the design and optimisation of offshore wind turbine foundations. The role focuses on the assessment, generation, and interpretation of wind turbine generator (WTG) loads to inform foundation design decisions across all project phases, from concept development through to detailed design and verification.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering Integrated Load Analyses (ILAs), evaluating turbine–foundation interaction effects, and providing robust load inputs for foundation design. Working closely with foundation specialists, the role will ensure that foundation systems are developed using technically sound and representative loading conditions while supporting innovation in analysis methods, tools, and engineering processes.
Who are we looking for:
We are looking for someone with 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in offshore structures, wind turbines, or marine systems.
The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, great interpersonal skills and want to be part of an organisation that is striving to achieve the goal of being the world’s leading offshore renewable energy team.
You will be familiar with aero-elastic loads calculation software used in the offshore wind industry, ideally the Bladed suite, and be open-minded to experience new software that is designed by our in-house Software Engineering Team.
A familiarity with offshore wind foundation design is essential, especially in relation to interfaces between wind turbine loads and primary steel design.
You will be able to develop relationships with clients, anticipate their needs, and challenge the status quo whilst also being proactive in the educating others on health and safety. You will have confidence in managing your own scope of work and budgets and mentor and train junior members of the SLPE team.
What we offer:
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This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside some of the top engineers in the industry as part of a collaborative team that values innovation and excellence. You will have the chance to further develop your offshore wind expertise while enhancing your leadership, management, and technical skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
At SLPE, we foster a friendly and flexible culture, consistently pushing the boundaries of offshore wind design.
The position allows you to shape your responsibilities based on your interests and career goals. With the right support and mentoring, you will have the opportunity to develop your career into Senior Engineer or Specialist Engineer including management of others. We foster a culture of continuous learning and personal development.
SLPE delivers world-class projects through cutting-edge design processes, and we take pride in making the journey both challenging and enjoyable. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
The role offers a competitive salary range from £48,500 to £59,300 per annum, dependent on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and deliver WTG load assessments to support the design and optimisation of offshore wind turbine foundations.
- Plan, execute, and review Integrated Load Analyses (ILAs) to establish foundation design loads and assess turbine–foundation interaction effects.
- Develop, maintain, and improve aeroelastic and dynamic simulation models used for load generation and foundation design support.
- Collaborate with foundation and structural turbine engineering teams to ensure appropriate load assumptions and design methodologies are applied throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define and evaluate design load cases in accordance with relevant industry standards and project-specific requirements.
- Interpret and communicate load analysis results to support foundation concept selection, detailed design, certification, and risk management activities.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of engineering methods, tools, and workflows that improve the efficiency, robustness, and accuracy of load assessments.
- Support verification and validation activities through comparison of analytical predictions with measured data, operational observations, and project experience.
- Provide technical guidance on the influence of turbine characteristics, control strategies, site conditions, and turbine–foundation interaction on foundation loading and structural performance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Structural, or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in offshore structures, wind turbines, or marine systems.
- Proven track record of contributing to complex design projects in the renewable energy sector desirable.
- Proficiency in engineering WTG loads software (e.g. Bladed)
- Knowledge of industry codes and standards such as IEC and DNV.
- Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a plus.
- Familiarity with typical design criteria and analysis approaches for secondary steel design, including ULS, FLS, SLS
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to quality and innovation.
- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work
- Be self-motivated, well organised, and a team player
- Think creatively to solve problems, while keeping an awareness of practicalities.
Additional Information
This role will be based in either London or Bristol. SLPE currently operates on a hybrid working basis, with staff typically expected to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week. For a Bristol-based candidate, regular travel to SLPE’s main office in central London will be required, for which expenses will be reimbursed.
On top of a competitive basic salary and working for a great place to work, we offer a number of additional core benefits with our employee’s wellbeing and work life balance in mind. These include:
- 25 days of flexible annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days after one year of service
- Birthday leave in addition to annual leave allowance
- Additional annual leave rewarded for longevity
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Fully paid professional subscriptions, training, and support
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension contributions
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Income protection insurance
- Life assurance cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Option of international remote working for up to 8 weeks per year
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Team social and well-being activities organised by SLPE.
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