Equinor

The Maths Behind Wind Farms: Communicating the numbers to every age

We’re looking for someone with an interest in how engineers apply maths and physics to solve problems.

Aims:

Working with another intern you will collaborate on your two independent projects.

You will produce resources for visits to Windscape, Equinor’s relaunched exhibition at the Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon visitor centre. Our visitors vary widely but we want you to produce leaflets for tourists and school trips to explain the engineering behind the turbines through applied maths and physics.

To do this you will:

• Research offshore wind energy.
• Produce written content such as leaflets to share your findings.

Your research and resources will answer questions like:

• What speed does a turbine blade spin?
• How does a self-levelling walkway work?
• How many PlayStation 5s could one turbine power on a stormy day.

Key skills:

You need to have an interest in renewable energy and the ability to learn from the experienced engineers. You’ll be able to work without supervision, enjoy meeting new people and be happy to push yourself out of your comfort zone!  You will have a good attention to detail and organise yourself to work to deadlines.  Most importantly you want to work with a friendly team at South Denes, Great Yarmouth to learn more about offshore wind.

• Project management
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Research
• Graphic design or computer aided design (CAD)
• Interest in sustainability

Company information:

Equinor is a Global energy company supporting the UK’s energy transition. Whilst our roots are Norwegian, Equinor has played a key role in Britain’s energy security for 40 years – supplying oil, gas and wind power.

Address:

50 South Denes Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3PR

Key Contact:

Sophie Skipp

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