Senior Engineer I, Site Suitability

Description

• Perform terrain and measurement sector assessments for power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusions
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Collect information from operating sites with site suitability issues
• Participate in the pre-selection of wind turbines suitable for the site and establish a wind turbine short list
• 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
• Assess received SSRs/MLAs from OEMs
• Application and (further) development of relevant in-house standards, tools, techniques, and processes within the area of responsibility
• Peer review of complex tasks and mentoring of colleagues with less experience
• Perform site suitability and lifetime assessments, including load, fatigue, and Wind Sector Management (WSM). The role will include management of all site suitability-related tasks for projects in all stages of development
• Perform site visits, typically but not limited to WTG turbine micrositing, along with relevant stakeholders

Requirements

• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required
• 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
• Experience in working within international project development organizations
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality
• Extensive knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the IEC61400 series, DNV GL standards, etc.
• 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
• Strong leadership, team orientation, communication, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Good knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, CFD software, Wasp, WindPRO, and Windographer
• A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable) is required
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance