GE Vernova

Wind Turbine Acoustics Engineer

Greenville, SC

full_time

About This Job

Job Description Summary

As an Acoustics Engineer, you will join the System Simulation Organization and play a critical role in analyzing, designing and optimizing the acoustic performance of wind turbine systems, enhancing both product quality and customer satisfaction. Focusing on aerodynamic noise, you will collaborate with multiple engineering teams (especially Blade Design, Aerodynamics and Validation) and other designated experts across System Simulation to ensure that GE Vernova wind platforms meet their acoustic requirements. You will also design and conduct experimental tests on a regular basis to assess both airfoil-level and full-scale rotor performance, verify simulation results, identify noise source mechanisms and validate proposals for acoustic improvements.

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities

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Carry out analytical and CFD-based (Computational Fluid Dynamics) aeroacoustic and aerodynamic calculations to evaluate noise emission from wind turbines

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Interact with blade designers and other Wind System engineers to integrate acoustic considerations into wind turbine design and operation

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Assess design risks and establish validation plans for new acoustic concepts, both in the context of wind tunnel and full-scale rotor measurements

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Perform field measurements and data analysis to quantify acoustic performance and define corrective actions as needed

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Interact with acoustic tool developers and provide inputs to build the next tool’s generation

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Provide analysis to support the development of wind farm noise models and identify farm level noise mitigation methods

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Prepare technical reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations effectively to key stakeholders

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Acoustical Engineering or equivalent knowledge/experience

Desired Characteristics

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Demonstrated knowledge of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics or acoustics

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Master's or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Acoustical Engineering

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Experience with experimental or computational methods for acoustics, fluid dynamics and aerodynamics

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Experience in aeroacoustic theory as applied to trailing edge noise, boundary layer noise, fan noise or turbomachinery noise

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Ability to write clean and well-documented codes in Python and Matlab languages

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Familiarity with wind turbine design, operation and MBS (Multi-Body Simulation) software packages would be considered a plus

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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets

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Solid oral and written communication skills. Effective collaboration skills

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Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided:

Yes