Senior Wind Resource Analyst (f/m/d)

  • full-time
  • Cork
  • This position has been placed

Website Statkraft

For our customer, Europe´s leading provider for renewable energy, we are looking for a Senior Wind Resource Analyst (f/m/d).

Your role:

  • Perform as an expert in the area of wind resource analysis on new wind energy projects
  • Responsible for designing and optimizing wind farm layouts and carry out energy yield assessments
  • Cooperate with technical experts on the suitability of turbines for particular sites with regards to the meteorological site conditions
  • Assist with analysis in due diligence and acquisition processes
  • Develop and manage site specific measurement campaigns
  • Follow up and contribute to the R&D activities the department is engaged in
  • Procure consultancy services to support own analyses
  • Verify, and if applicable, challenge the external consultants on their methodologies

Your profile:

  • University-/ Master degree (or PhD) in meteorology, physics, aerodynamics or other relevant field
  • Extensive experience in modeling and analyzing wind resources and site conditions for wind farm sites
  • Experience with Windsim, WindPro, Wasp, FUGA or other wind energy modeling tools is required
  • Experience with programming is an advantage
  • Competence within mesoscale numerical simulation models such as WRF is an advantage
  • Understanding of measurement techniques relevant for the wind energy industry
  • Proactive and solution-oriented– a practical doer who delivers quality results on time
  • Strong analytical, organisation and time management skills, with an energetic approach and a proven ability to work to deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English