Senior Blade Engineer – Wind Turbine Operations Technology

Vattenfall is looking for a Senior Blade Engineer with broad rotor and blade knowledge for our Business Area Wind within the WTG Systems Engineering department. If you are interested in a job with potential possibilities and want to be a part of an organization with special focus on Renewables you may be the person we are looking for. You will be collaborating with colleagues located across the various European locations. 

The WTG Systems Engineering department is the technical WTG knowledge centre within Business Area Wind setting the standards and guidelines as well as being embedded within our projects both through the development and implementation phase and later taking over the support to the operations as backoffice. On the technical level the department covers all engineering aspects of the WTG. 

The challenge 

As a Senior Blade Engineer in WTG Engineering Operations Technology you will shape the reliability safety and lifecycle performance of the rotor systems across Vattenfalls operational wind portfolio. You will combine deep technical expertise with fleet-wide strategic influence turning operational experience risk assessments and technical investigations into practical engineering decisions. 

You will be a trusted technical partner strengthening collaboration knowledge sharing and an inclusive working environment. Working closely with engineering asset management operations and external suppliers you will translate specialist expertise into coordinated solutions across the organization. 

The role combines fleet-level asset management with hands-on technical problem-solving. You will support rotor systems throughout their operational lifecycle by shaping maintenance strategies defining inspection and repair requirements improving performance managing technical risk and evaluating new technologies. 

Continuous improvement is at the core of this position. You will identify opportunities to enhance maintenance strategies improve asset performance reduce operational risk and deliver greater long-term value from our renewable assets. 

What youll do 

This role offers a unique opportunity to move beyond individual projects or site-level support and take a fleet-wide perspective on blades and rotor systems. As one of Vattenfalls technical authorities in this field you will influence maintenance strategies risk management and technology adoption across a diverse operational wind portfolio. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Define technical requirements for blade inspections repairs monitoring systems and maintenance activities 

• Assess technical risks and support data-driven decision-making across the fleet 

• Optimize maintenance strategies and asset management plans 

• Maintain blade-related OPEX assumptions budgets and cost models 

• Support supplier selection contract development and technical performance evaluations 

• Lead technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for blade and rotor-related failures and performance issues 

• Evaluate test and implement innovative technologies incl. inspection and repair solutions 

• Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization 

Success in this role means helping to reduce operational risk improve technical availability optimize maintenance costs and ensure technical learnings are effectively transferred across Vattenfalls wind fleet. 

The position includes occasional international travel to wind farms supplier facilities technical workshops and investigations. Expected travel activity is typically less than 25 days per year.

Qualifications :

What were looking for 

You are an experienced engineer with deep technical expertise in wind turbine blade and rotor systems combined with a passion for improving asset performance throughout the operational lifecycle. 

We believe you will bring: 

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Materials Engineering Wind Energy or a related discipline 

• Significant experience within the wind energy industry preferably covering multiple stages of the blade lifecycle including design manufacturing inspection repair and operations 

• Strong knowledge of blade degradation mechanisms structural integrity inspection methodologies and repair techniques 

• Experience in leading technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses 

• The ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

• Experience in working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influencing technical decisions 

• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English 

It will be an advantage if you also have: 

• Offshore wind experience 

• Experience developing or blade maintenance strategies 

• Experience with structural health monitoring systems 

• The ability to adapt effectively to changing operational environments procedures and digital tools 

• Familiarity with IEC standards relevant to blades and rotor systems 

• Experience working with OEMs service providers certification bodies and other technical stakeholders 

Additional Information :

What We Offer

We offer a challenging and rewarding role in an international and collaborative environment where technical expertise is highly valued where you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence blade reliability and innovation across a large and diverse renewable energy portfolio 

• Take a key expert role within Offshore Engineering and contribute to strategic technical decisions 

• Work with some of the industrys most challenging blade and rotor-related topics 

• Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across Europe 

• Develop your technical expertise and professional network in a growing renewable energy business 

• Enjoy attractive employment conditions and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development 

At Vattenfall knowledge sharing is fundamental to how we work. Our Ask & Share culture encourages collaboration learning and continuous improvement.

Location:

Kolding  

How to Apply

We welcome your application in English including your CV via the application button on the vacancy page. Please do not submit applications through other channels as we cannot guarantee that they will be processed. The application deadline is 8th of October 2026.

For more information about the position you are welcome to contact Manager of WTG Engineering Operations Technology Morten Kildeberg

At Vattenfall we are convinced that striving for diversity helps building a more profitable efficient and attractive company. Therefore we seek a harmonious balance of employees in terms of age religion gender identity & expression sexual identity disability and ethnic background.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party DISA Global Solutions AB.

Energy is our contribution to quality of life day after day. With around 20000 colleagues Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to a sustainable society people like you.

We look forward to your application! 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time