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Vestas Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Tower Structure

The Onshore Tower Structure department at Vestas is integral to the design, certification, and lifecycle management of onshore wind turbine towers. Operating within Vestas' Technology & Operations division, the department focuses on delivering innovative and reliable tower solutions that support both steel and hybrid (steel-concrete) technologies. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates globally to ensure that tower structures meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing structural engineering activities for tower platforms, ensuring continued certification validity and long-term compliance
• Designing and modifying steel and hybrid (steel-concrete) wind turbine towers with a focus on sustainability, structural efficiency, and cost optimization
• Collaborating cross-functionally with certification, sales, compliance, and cost-reduction teams to align structural solutions with business and regulatory objectives
• Coordinating the timely execution of lifecycle engineering tasks in alignment with internal quality processes and external certification timelines
• Acting as subject matter experts in relevant standards, including Eurocode, DiBT, and IEC, applying them effectively in daily engineering tasks and documentation reviews

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural engineering activities for legacy onshore tower platforms (CHT, TST, HTST, LDST), ensuring continued certification validity and long-term compliance
• Design and modify steel and hybrid (steel-concrete) wind turbine towers, with a focus on sustainability, structural efficiency, and cost optimization
• Ensure readiness for re-market deployment by maintaining up-to-date compliance with evolving regulations, particularly across Germany and Austria
• Collaborate cross-functionally with certification, sales, compliance, and cost-reduction teams to align structural solutions with business and regulatory objectives
• Ensure timely execution of lifecycle engineering tasks in alignment with internal quality processes and external certification timelines
• Act as a subject matter expert in Eurocode, DiBT, and IEC standards, applying them effectively in daily engineering tasks and documentation reviews
• Guide decision-making through structured stakeholder engagement, ensuring technical integrity and compliance are never compromised
• Maintain high engineering standards within a multicultural, distributed team environment across Portugal, Denmark, and India

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in structural engineering, ideally within the wind energy or renewable infrastructure sectors
• Solid understanding of Eurocode standards and regulatory frameworks such as DiBT (Germany) and IEC
• Skilled in structural design and analysis of steel or hybrid (steel-concrete) structures
• Exposure to industry-standard finite element (FE) or structural analysis tools, particularly in alignment with your engineering background (civil or mechanical)
• Fluency in English is essential
• Prior experience working in multinational engineering environments

Competencies

• Methodical Approach: Applies critical reasoning to complex structural problems and delivers robust, efficient solutions
• Regulatory Awareness: Maintains vigilance over certification frameworks and systematically mitigates compliance risks
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicates clearly and effectively with internal teams and external certification bodies, building trust and alignment
• Organizational Discipline: Manages competing priorities with precision and adheres to engineering governance requirements
• Strategic Flexibility: Operates effectively in a multicultural setting with evolving regulatory and commercial demands
• Technical Leadership: Provides specialized knowledge without direct managerial responsibility, ensuring technical excellence across projects

What we offer

At Vestas, we offer more than just a job; we provide the opportunity to play a crucial role in advancing renewable energy technologies. Within the Onshore Tower Structure department, you will be part of a highly skilled and purpose-driven team contributing to the innovation of wind turbine tower design and certification. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, global collaboration opportunities, and the chance to help shape international standards in the wind industry. You'll benefit from continuous professional development, exposure to complex engineering challenges, and the ability to contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

As part of Vestas' global team, you'll be supported by a culture that values open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect. We are committed to providing an enriching and flexible work environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal or Aarhus, Denmark.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV in English.

Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

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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. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.