Senior Engineer, Site Suitability

Overview

Technical lead assessing wind site suitability, coordinating OEMs, and managing load analyses.

Key Responsibilities

• oem interface
• site visits
• suitability assessment
• tool development
• turbine selection
• stakeholder coordination

Tasks

-Perform as a key technical interface to the OEM landscape and their new wind turbine developments -Perform site visits, typically but not limited to WTG turbine micrositing, along with relevant stakeholders -Identification and exchange of "Best Practice" and "Lessons Learned" beyond the project boundaries, as well as elaboration and coordination of the implementation of suggestions for improvement -Serve as a focal point of contact and coordinate on behalf of the Site Assessment & Suitability team the delivery of all work package specific tasks with the relevant internal stakeholders (Project Development, Engineering, Onshore Wind Technology Solutions) and the external stakeholders (OEMs, certification bodies, consultants etc.) including management of specific and special issues and consulting reviews of projects -Collect information from operating sites with site suitability issues -Perform site suitability and lifetime assessments, including load, fatigue, and Wind Sector Management (WSM). The role will include the management of all site suitability-related tasks for projects in all stages of development -Assess received SSRs/MLAs from OEMs -Application and (further) development of relevant in-house standards, tools, techniques, and processes within the area of responsibility -Conduct, review, and defend an independent assessment of site conditions for each project site (such as wind classification, turbulence, extremes, etc.). Take into consideration all project requirements and timelines, especially with regard to the suitability of using competitive wind turbine technology to maximize yield and minimize the cost of energy -Participate in the pre-selection of wind turbines suitable for the site and establish a wind turbine short list -Perform terrain and measurement sector assessments for power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusions -Support coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to WTG OEMs, so that they can deliver the Site Suitability Report (SSR) / Mechanical Load Analysis (MLA) on time and of high quality -Peer review of complex tasks and mentoring of colleagues with less experience

Requirements

• python
• cfd
• windpro
• bachelor
• 5 years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams -Motivated self-starter, decision-making, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities while working independently -Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and has a sound understanding of business concepts -Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds -Extensive knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the IEC61400 series, DNV GL standards, etc. -Minimum a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable) required -Excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality -Strong leadership, team orientation, communication, and the ability to meet deadlines -Comprehensive specialist knowledge and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in site suitability assessment, preferably from working for a turbine OEM, are required -Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required -Good knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, CFD software, Wasp, WindPRO, and Windographer -Programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable -Willingness to travel based on tasks, both nationally and internationally (expected travel time in general <25%) -Experience in working within international project development organizations

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About Kintec Search, Inc.

-Born in 2021 in a small Gramercy Park office, this NYC-based firm quickly established itself as a specialist recruiter in built environment and energy. -As a subsidiary of Kintec Global, it leverages global expertise while focusing on North American searches across construction, power, renewables, and utilities. -Delivers retained, contingent, and contract recruitment—placing mid‑level to executive professionals across projects in construction, renewable energy, and power transmission. -Cut its teeth serving power generation, transmission, solar, wind, storage, and utilities, then expanded into broader construction roles. -uvoiced complex infrastructure mandates include multi‑family residential, high‑rise, power systems, grid modernization, energy transition, solar/wind/EV storage.

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