Job Openings

See what it’s like to work for an award-winning research facility or one of the nation’s premier industry leaders. The DeepCwind Consortium includes institutions and companies devoted to offshore wind and economic development in the State of Maine and the United States. 

Accepting Applications for:

Business Development Executive for Offshore Wind

The AEWC Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine, a leader in composite, boat building and offshore wind technology seeks an innovative and experienced executive with entrepreneurial and innovative ideas to fill the position of Business Development Executive for Offshore Wind Energy R&D.  The Center, an 87,000 ft² laboratory with a world leading team of over 120 faculty, staff and students, conducts research with a variety of public and private entities developing the next generation of low-cost high-performance composite materials.

The successful candidate will create partnerships that promote investment in innovation, which will extend the impact of the University of Maine’s research in deep water offshore wind technology.  This position will generate new R&D projects and create opportunities leading to the commercialization of the University’s intellectual property by managing the business operations required to develop innovations into marketable products and services.

Qualifications: Experience serving in offshore energy or wind energy industries as a business or technical lead with experience in the product development process and/or manufacturing and an established and growing network with key contacts in related wind energy industries are required.  In addition, a MBA or equivalent education and experience in R&D marketing, business development, investment, marketing or law is required.  An engineering or physics degree is preferred or demonstrated technical knowledge and aptitude. Demonstrated project management abilities are required. Expertise in aerodynamics and wind power engineering is preferred. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and networking skills, ability to interact effectively in both academic and corporate environments and an ability to think creatively and translate ideas into action are also required.

The full job description can be found at http://jobs.umaine.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a successful candidate is found. Appropriate background checks will be required.

Send letter of application, current resume, and the names, affiliations, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of at least three references to Doreen Boutin, 5793 AEWC Bldg, Orono, Maine 04469 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Salary is appropriate to knowledge, skills and abilities of the successful candidate. This position is contingent upon funding and successful performance and will be evaluated in accordance with the Handbook for Non-Represented Faculty and Salaried Staff.

On January 1, 2011, UMaine joined a growing number – now nearly 400 – of colleges and universities around the country that are tobacco-free. Implementation followed more than three years of study and planning managed by a committee of faculty members, staff members and students. A good deal of information about UMaine’s plan and the new policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/. The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Naval Architect of Floating Structures

The Advanced Structures and Composites Center at the University of Maine seeks an innovative and experienced engineer with experience in floating offshore structures to direct, manage and oversee development in wind technology.  This position is expected to develop industrial client partnerships in the offshore wind industry and develop proposals for federal, state and industry-funded R&D programs. The research facility is an 87,000 ft² laboratory with a world leading team of over 120 faculty, staff and students conducts research with a variety of public and private entities developing the next generation of low-cost high-performance composite materials.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Naval Architecture or related Engineering is strongly preferred.  Master’s degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related Engineering field is required with at least seven years relevant professional experience. EIT certificate required. Substantial experience in project management is preferred.  Substantial experience in the following areas is preferred: floating offshore structure design (sizing, stability calculations, structural design, fatigue, relevant design codes); scale model testing in wave basin including scaling laws, test design, and instrumentation; full-scale instrumentation systems for offshore platforms; floating platform deployment methods; mooring and anchor design; finite element modeling and engineering design.  Experience in the design of offshore wind structures is desirable.  Proficiency in naval architecture software (HARP, etc.) is required.  Knowledgeable of ABS, US Coast Guard, OSHA, EPA and other federal regulations regarding offshore floating structures is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work productively in a team environment required.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Experience in student research preferred. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and constant deadlines.  

The full job description can be found at http://jobs.umaine.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately.  Appropriate background checks will be required.

Send letter of application, current resume, and the names, affiliations, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of at least three references to (Doreen Boutin, 5793 AEWC Bldg, Orono, Maine 04469 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it )

Salary is appropriate to knowledge, skills and abilities of the successful candidate.  This position is contingent upon funding and successful performance and will be evaluated in accordance with the Handbook for Non-Represented Faculty and Salaried Staff.

On January 1, 2011, UMaine joined a growing number – now nearly 400 – of colleges and universities around the country that are tobacco-free. Implementation followed more than three years of study and planning managed by a committee of faculty members, staff members and students. A good deal of information about UMaine’s plan and the new policy is online at http://umaine.edu/tobaccofree/.

The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.