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Placement Student - Wind turbine software: (12 months)
All locations
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Bulgaria, Bulgaria
- Estonia, Estonia
- Greenland, Greenland
- Russian Federation, Russian Federation
- Cyprus, Cyprus
- Switzerland, Switzerland
- Hungary, Hungary
- Germany, Germany
- Italy, Italy
- Ukraine, Ukraine
- Netherlands, Netherlands
- Business:
- Energy Systems
- Position type:
- Full Time
- Contract type:
- Time Limited Employee
- Job ID:
- 5673
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
About the role
DNV 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.
Within this, our Digital Solutions team provide engineering software tools and enterprise solutions for managing risk to improve safety and performance across industries including energy, maritime and healthcare.
Bladed is the leading aeroelastic design software for onshore and offshore wind turbines, trusted by the global wind industry. At its core is a physics-based simulation engine, extensively validated against real-world turbine data to deliver accurate and reliable results. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of engineers and software specialists, Bladed is undergoing a major re-architecture and innovation program to maintain its market-leading position - making this an exciting time to join us.
Current focus areas for the team include improving structural dynamics models for wind turbine blades and offshore support structures, extending the flexibility of the software to model novel systems, and re-designing the software for use in automated workflows.
Our Opportunity:
For highly analytical students studying towards a degree in subjects such as Mechanical, Aerospace or Structural Engineering, Physics or similar disciplines, our placements provide a fantastic opportunity to gain practical work experience to complement your university studies. Highly motivated, with strong numerical modelling skills and a passion for renewable energy technology, you’ll gain exposure to trusted industry software, collaborate with experienced engineers, and contribute to innovations shaping the future of wind energy.
Based from our central Bristol offices (a short walk from Temple Meads station), you’ll utilise your analytical and problem-solving skills to help develop innovative solutions in our wind turbine design software, to impact the transition to a more decarbonized and sustainable future.
During your time with us, you’ll work alongside our professional development team. While the specific day to day nature of your role could vary depending on your skills and interests, you will get involved with a range of activities, including:
- Analysis and Testing
- Support the verification of new features in the Bladed software
- Assist in validating models using hand calculations and simulation tools
- Contribute to improving automated test frameworks and consistency-checking tools using Python
- Supporting Users
- Assist users in troubleshooting unexpected results and provide solutions to their modelling challenges
- Present Bladed features and analysis results; maintain clear documentation like release notes and reports
- Capture new requirements through discussions with users and engineering experts
- Software Development (if appropriately skilled)
- Contribute to designing and developing new features in Bladed engineering code, in C++ and Fortran languages
- Fix defects identified through testing or reported by customers
You will also be given opportunity to work alongside our experts and participate in client discussions to develop your understanding of the wind industry, its terminology, our customers’ challenges and different engineering disciplines.
During your placement you’ll be stretched, but always supported, surrounded by people who want you to thrive, develop and embrace new challenges. And if you enjoy your time with us, you could be offered the opportunity to join our Graduate Programme at the end of your studies.
What we offer
We value all our people and the contributions they make to our business, so it’s important that our rewards make us all feel valued here. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package, allowing you to choose the things that matter most to you, including;
- Starting Salary £24,000-25,000 (Pro-Rated) based on 37.5 hours per week
- Exceptional development and support, with the potential to join our Graduate Development Programme, following completion of your degree
- Lifestyle benefits: 26 days annual leave (Pro-Rated) in addition to bank holidays and flexible working options
- Wellbeing benefits: (inc Private Medical, Dental Insurance , Health Assessments, Gym allowance). Company contribution towards eye tests and glasses (for computer/laptop users), and Flu Vaccinations. Also, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides free and confidential support for issues including work, family, relationships, money and health and we provide free fruit in our offices
- Financial Benefits: including a Pension Scheme with employer pension contributions up to 9%, Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Access to employee retail discount site for high street and on-line shopping
Our application deadline is 4th January 2026 and we anticipate that we will be conducting interviews in late January/early February 2026.
DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.
About you
Our placement opportunities are aimed at undergraduates looking to develop their numerical modelling and engineering analysis skills, and experience and share our passion for accelerating the energy transition. Apart from that, we love people who demonstrate a real thirst for knowledge, enjoy a challenge and possess the ability to problem solve and engage positively with others.
We keep our list of essential requirements to a minimum, but there are a few things needed to qualify for our placement scheme:
- You are studying towards a degree in Engineering, Physics or related discipline, giving you a good grasp of general engineering principles in domains such as structural dynamics, aerodynamics, hydrodynamics or control systems
- Excellent numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills (experience of mathematical modelling/software development will be beneficial, although not essential) demonstrating the ability to produce technical reports detailing clear outcomes of analyses
- Self-motivated to develop your personal and professional skills
- Pro-active willingness to learn new skills displaying a willingness to “get stuck in” and undertake work outside of your comfort zone, demonstrating appropriate balance between asking for help and using your own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, confident in building professional relationships and demonstrates first class written, verbal communication and presentation skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to plan and prioritise own time and activities, to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives
Benefits
Please note, benefits may depend on your contract type, please confirm with your recruiter.
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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