Sr. Engineer, Wind Performance

Description

• Perform wind Energy Yield Assessments (EYAs) needed to support LRE’s Development and Execution projects
• Provide feedback on wind Energy Yield Assessments (EYAs) created by third-party stakeholders such as Independent Engineers, third-party consultants, and EPCs
• Performs comprehensive energy analysis for operating wind plants to track performance against preconstruction estimates
• Oversee ground campaign collection and wind resource tuning processes.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer license
• Minimum 8 years of technical work experience in an engineering discipline
• 4-Year Bachelors Engineering Degree
• Ability to implement and manage MET campaign data collection either through the use of temporary MET Towers or LIDAR
• Demonstrated ability to complete noise and shadow flicker analysis
• Familiarity with International Standard IEC 61400-12 and associated wind design and performance standards
• Position will require sitting for long periods of time as well as occasionally lifting up to twenty-pound boxes
• Significant expertise with wind generation and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling software such as windPRO, openWind, and WAsP
• Ability to analyze wind resource data to select the most representative for the project site.
• Demonstrated ability to perform wind turbine power curve analysis
• Understanding of wind plant design and typical losses associated with equipment and system design.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, R or other code-based analysis tools
• Demonstrated ability to perform obstacle and terrain analysis to define power curve testing requirements
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas succinctly to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience in wind resource/energy prediction.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors.
• Ability to understand wind energy modelling inputs to refine assumptions and optimize generation.
• Ability to identify and select the best wind technology based on a project site’s technical specifications.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance