Rotating Machinery Senior Engineer

All locations
  • Austin, TX, United States
  • Houston, TX, United States
  • Dallas, TX, United States
  • San Diego, CA, United States
  • Oakland, CA, United States
  • Seattle, WA, United States
  • Portland, OR, United States
  • Medford, MA, United States
Business:
Energy Systems
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
7453
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About the role

Are you an experienced engineer with hands-on expertise in rotating equipment across both wind and thermal generation? Do you thrive on diagnosing complex equipment behavior, understanding failure mechanisms, and translating those insights into meaningful guidance for technical and investment decisions?

DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a Rotating Machinery Senior Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) in rotating machinery to support advisory services across Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Independent Engineering (IE), and Owner’s Engineering (OE).

This role is designed for engineers with strong practical experience in both (that can be applied) thermal rotating equipment and wind turbine drivetrain systems. Candidates bring deep understanding of equipment behavior, failure mechanisms, and maintenance strategy, and are experienced in applying root cause analysis and reliability engineering to real-world assets.

Our advisory work spans the full project lifecycle, requiring the ability to assess equipment condition and performance and translate those findings into clear, decision-grade insights for developers, owners, lenders, and investors.

This role is based at our DNV Advisory offices in Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Diego, CA; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; or Medford, MA presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Other DNV locations in North America may also be considered.

Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as DNV’s rotating machinery SME across advisory engagements involving both thermal generation (priority) and wind generation assets.
  • Lead technical evaluations of equipment and portfolios, including:
    • Gas turbines, steam turbines, and associated generator systems
    • Wind turbine generators and drivetrain systems (gearboxes, bearings, shafts)
  • Assess asset condition, performance, and reliability using operating data, inspection findings, maintenance history, and failure trends across both wind and thermal technologies.
  • Evaluate equipment behavior under different operating regimes (e.g., cycling and load-following in thermal assets, variable wind conditions and transient loads in wind turbines).
  • Support technical due diligence, independent engineering, and owner’s engineering scopes, including:
    • Review of turbine systems, drivetrain components, and plant configurations
    • Assessment of asset condition, operational performance, and reliability risk
    • Evaluation of operations and maintenance practices, including major maintenance strategies (overhauls, gearbox replacements, outage planning)
    • Validation of technical inputs to financial models, including availability, performance, and lifecycle costs
    • Participation in site visits, inspections, and technical interviews
  • Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for rotating equipment failures across both wind and thermal assets, including wind turbine generators, gearboxes, bearings, and turbine-generator systems
    • Identify failure modes, assess recurrence risk, and recommend mitigation strategies based on reliability engineering principles
    • Interpret and contextualize RCA findings and failure history to inform asset-level risk, performance expectations, and investment decisions
    • Provide independent technical judgment, constructively challenging assumptions and conclusions to ensure alignment with observed equipment behavior
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate rotating machinery insights into broader engineering, financial, and transaction evaluations. Support client interactions, including diligence discussions, workshops, and technical reviews.
  • Contribute to technical reports and client deliverables, synthesizing complex findings into clear, concise, and decision-oriented insights.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to building internal capability in rotating machinery across wind and thermal technologies.

What we offer
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
  • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
  • Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
  • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
  • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
  • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company 
  • Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election** 

DNV provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. The actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this role is $120,000 - $195,000 USD.

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About you

What is Required

  • A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred, or related discipline). 
  • A minimum of Eight (8) years of experience in rotating machinery, with demonstrated expertise (that can be applied) across both: 
    • A strong thermal rotating machinery foundation 
    • Demonstrated wind drivetrain or wind turbine generator exposure 
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating equipment condition, performance, and reliability in operational environments. 
  • Strong experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and failure investigations for rotating equipment 
  • Familiarity with reliability engineering principles, including failure modes, degradation mechanisms, and lifecycle risk. 
  • Experience supporting operations, maintenance, or asset management, including major maintenance events (e.g., gearbox replacements, turbine overhauls, outage planning). 
  • Familiarity with energy project lifecycle elements and key contracts (EPC, O&M) and how equipment performance impacts project risk and value. 
  • Ability to interpret complex technical data and translate findings into clear, structured insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to interpret technical data and translate findings into clear, structured insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
  • Strong AI and digital fluency, with the ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs, apply critical thinking, ensure quality and accuracy, and utilize AI responsibily within company governance frameworks.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 20% of the time.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills in English language.  
  • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.

What is Preferred

  • Experience within an OEM, major service provider, or fleet engineering organization supporting rotating equipment. 
  • Experience supporting or interfacing with technical due diligence, project development, or engineering advisory work.
  • Personal Qualifications and Skills we are looking for in a successful candidate: 
    • Strong technical judgment with the ability to independently assess rotating equipment across both wind and thermal systems 
    • Practical, operations-focused mindset grounded in real-world equipment behavior and failure mechanisms 
    • Ability to diagnose complex equipment issues and connect failure modes to operating conditions and maintenance practices 
    • Clear communicator able to translate complex reliability and engineering concepts into actionable insights 
    • Effective in multidisciplinary environments, integrating equipment-level expertise into broader technical and financial evaluations 
    • Comfortable working in fast-paced and ambiguous environments, focusing effort on the issues most relevant to decision-makers 
    • Strong ownership of technical quality, delivering high-integrity and defensible analyses 
    • Collaborative team player who supports knowledge sharing and contributes to building team capability                        

 *Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position

Benefits

Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Personal Development

You’ll have a lot of opportunities to learn and grow. Whether it’s building your network, having resources to plan and realise your career goals or enjoying genuine freedom to satisfy your curiosity, we’ll make sure you’re always growing and developing.

401(k)

DNV provides the option for eligible employees to enroll in our professional managed 401(k) plan. We’ll match up to a percentage of employee elected investment, which will become fully vested after a few years.

Healthcare and more

You’ll have multiple medical plans to choose from including Dental, Vision, RX plans, AD&D, Critical Illness, ST/LT Disability, Paid Parental Leave, Virtual TalkSpace Therapy.

Additional benefits

ID theft protection, generous PTO accrual including paid volunteer time off, company paid holidays, discounted pet insurance, dollar-for-dollar charitable donation matching, Dollars for Doers, additional vacation hours purchase plan, commuter benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), tuition reimbursement.

Values-led organization

Our values show a commitment to employees and the community they serve. These serve a guiding light on our journey to fulfill our Purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Driven by these Values, you’ll have the opportunity to give back through not only charitable matched giving, but through direct support to community organizations and as a mentor to students in underserved communities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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