Chief Engineer - Wind Turbine Technology

Location(s): Hamburg, HH, DE, 20354 RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent As the Offshore Global Chief Engineer – Wind Turbine Technology, you will hold a pivotal role, serving as highest technical authority within the organisation for wind turbine systems. You will define and execute the global turbine engineering strategy, set technical standards across the full project lifecycle, make complex technical decisions which add value to the business and set industry benchmarks. This role combines strategic vision with deep technical knowledge, enabling you to guide the advancement of offshore wind engineering while acting as a key advisor to senior leadership. Competency development, best practice sharing and standardisation in the respective discipline Wind Turbine Engineering will be a key task of this role combined with establishing an internal and external network collaborating with the industry and serving as external representation for. About the role Global Technical Authority: Manage the wind turbine engineering discipline globally, providing strategic guidance, technical oversight, and escalation support across all project phases Executive Advisory: Serve as a principal technical advisor to the executive team, shaping strategic decisions and long-term technology investments Standardisation & Governance: Define and enforce global engineering standards, specifications, and procedures aligned with safety, innovation, and business objectives Innovation Leadership: Promote advanced technical solutions and innovation initiatives to optimise LCOE and enhance competitive advantage Talent Development: Own the technical career path (TCP) for wind turbine engineering, mentoring senior engineers and guiding technical leadership development Industry Contribution: Represent the company in external forums, shaping industry standards and improving our reputation for engineering excellence Cross-Functional Integration: Functionally lead a team of turbine lead experts supporting Development, Construction, and Operations, ensuring technical consistency and delivery excellence Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate on innovation initiatives with internal R&D teams and external partners, enhancing project outcomes and operational performance Job requirements and experience University / Postgraduate (Master’s Degree) or bachelor’s degree in combination with completed vocational training in the Wind Turbine Engineering area Minimum 10+ years of experience in respective technical discipline Experience considered Advantageous: Planning and managing delivery of complex projects; Supervision and/or coaching junior colleagues Profound strategic understanding of the Offshore Wind business and the related technology developments related to the discipline Wind Turbine Engineering Ability to analyse, understand and solve complex technical issues Subject matter specialist with an in-depth understanding of current and emerging technologies, external regulation, and industry best practices Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis Business fluent English language skills Team Leadership: Ability to lead, inspire, manage and delegate effectively People Development: Ability to develop themselves and their people to their full potential Performance Orientation: Self-motivated to enhance the business, increase performance and deliver results Strategic thinking: Cultivate expansion to grow the business Continuous Improvement: Constantly optimizing the business Integration Management: Ability to lead teams through change processes Working Together: Ability to collaborate globally in cross functional teams Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate internally & externally Open mindset: Self-reflective personality, able to learn and act on feedback Practical approach: Involving a pragmatic and fact focused attitude Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90773, application period: 19/09/2025.Any questions? Contact HR: Sabrina Gale, sabrina.gale@rwe.com, Contact Business: Mikkel Hedegaard Kristensen We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects. RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together. We are looking forward to your online application. You may add this job to your favourites. Click here to have a look at your job favourites. #J-18808-Ljbffr