(Senior) Project Engineer Wind (f/m/d)

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. Unrivaled pioneering spirit and a strong commitment towards a more sustainable future. That’s what we offer. Today, we are Europe’s largest renewable energy producer and employ more than 7.000 colleagues in 20+ countries around the world. Our vision is clear - to renew the way the world is powered. But there is more work to be done and that is why we need you to help us.

Why join us

We promise, that here with us, you will build a better way. You will take ownership for projects, you will collaborate across boundaries, you will embrace new skills, guide and be surrounded by some of the smartest people in the industry. Together we lead the energy transition to ensure a more sustainable future for our customers, society and future generations. Together, let’s renew the way the world is powered by building a better way.

Job Description

The Project Engineer plays a critical role in the development, construction, and optimisation of wind energy projects across Germany. This position acts as the primary technical point of contact, addressing commercial, regulatory, and design-related challenges to ensure the successful delivery of wind projects from early-stage development through to execution. The main aim is to support Germany's renewables portfolio, with flexibility for projects elsewhere if required. The role is open to be based in the German Headquarter Düsseldorf as well as our regional offices in Lingen and Berlin.

• Lead the engineering phase of wind projects, overseeing technical assessments related to civil design, planning, cost estimation, procurement, environmental permitting, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and internal approvals. Evaluate wind farm feasibility, constructability, risk assessment, and CAPEX estimates from early development until start of operation of wind farm
• Technical lead with regards to the turbine selection, EYA, layout design, transport, route, installation and tests on completion discussions.
• Serve as the technical lead for the Wind Turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP) scope during the procurement phase. This includes defining specifications and requirements, evaluating technical proposals, and supporting contract negotiations.
• Prepare and Quality assure technical specifications in wind turbine tenders.
• Prepare and ensure the quality of technical documentation for BOP tenders; ensure alignment between turbine supplier infrastructure requirements and BOP contracts.
• Manage interfaces between civil and electrical BOP, as well as turbine interfaces.
• Support technical due diligence processes.
• Engage with turbine suppliers to maintain up-to-date knowledge of market offerings and technical advancements.
• Supervise third-party engineers and external design services as required.
• Plan, lead, and document project design reviews, ensuring technical consistency with economic, scheduling, and regulatory objectives.

Please note: The role is open to be based in the German main office Düsseldorf as well as our regional offices in Lingen and Berlin.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar with documented extensive experience in the field.
• Proven (minimun 5 years) relevant work experience in wind energy project development, with strong knowledge of wind turbine suppliers and technologies.
• Strong understanding of the development process for wind projects, including constraints analysis, civil engineering, grid connection processes and permitting process in Germany.
• Willingness and ability to conduct regular site visits.
• High attention to detail and ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Commercially astute with a strong understanding of project economics and value drivers.
• Demonstrated passion and drive to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

At Statkraft, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes (non-exclusive): 

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including Linkedin Learning and our internal competence development system “Motimate”
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave and work life balance principles
• A focus on fun outside of work, supported by various activity groups Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Our vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.
Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire. This may include a conflicts of interest statement from candidates.