Performance Test Engineer/Analyst

Qualifications

This role is for a Wind Performance Testing Engineer, including client-facing development and sales requiring deep technical understanding of IEC 61400-12 accredited performance analysis of wind turbine generators

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field

Language: Professional fluency in English (CEFR B2/C1), other languages helpful

Knowledge of wind and power data analysis and statistics (i.e. uncertainty evaluation)

Field work (sometimes international) requiring a strong commitment to safety

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - with an ability to build relationships

A professional work ethic which excels both independently and in teams, with a strong sense of ownership, effective time management, and a passion for problem-solving

Responsibilities

The Wind Performance Test Engineer reports directly to the Manager of Wind Performance Services, who in turn reports to the Director of Wind Engineering

Successful planning and execution of power performance tests per IEC Standards though effective project management, technical oversight, and assurance of customer satisfaction

Evaluating new measurement and analysis methods for continuous improvement

Installation of wind and power measurement equipment at client sites and selection, supervision, and management of installation sub-contractors

Preparing proposals and budgets for power performance tests and other technical services adherent to Client best practices to meet client requirements and required timelines

Pricing work according to market rates while providing high quality work product

Business development within emerging and established global markets related to performance testing and other technical services as offered by Client

Strong client relationships through timely, frequent, prompt, and accurate communication

Promoting company products/services that maximize client satisfaction

Participation in industry-wide technical discussions internationally including IEC committees and conference presentations

Job description

Client, is a leading renewable energy technical consultancy that has been providing finance-grade commercial and technical services for wind, solar, hybrid, and battery storage energy projects for over four decades. We are dedicated to delivering best-in-class services across the project lifecycle to meet the needs of landowners, project developers, investors, project owners and operators globally. We operate globally, in 140 countries, with key locations in the US, Brazil, South Africa, and India.

This role is for a Wind Performance Testing Engineer, including client-facing development and sales requiring deep technical understanding of IEC 61400-12 accredited performance analysis of wind turbine generators. The Wind Performance Test Engineer reports directly to the Manager of Wind Performance Services, who in turn reports to the Director of Wind Engineering.

Key Responsibilities
• Successful planning and execution of power performance tests per IEC Standards though effective project management, technical oversight, and assurance of customer satisfaction
• Evaluating new measurement and analysis methods for continuous improvement
• Installation of wind and power measurement equipment at client sites and selection, supervision, and management of installation sub-contractors
• Preparing proposals and budgets for power performance tests and other technical services adherent to Client best practices to meet client requirements and required timelines
• Pricing work according to market rates while providing high quality work product
• Business development within emerging and established global markets related to performance testing and other technical services as offered by Client
• Strong client relationships through timely, frequent, prompt, and accurate communication
• Promoting company products/services that maximize client satisfaction
• Participation in industry-wide technical discussions internationally including IEC committees and conference presentations

Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field
• Language: Professional fluency in English (CEFR B2/C1), other languages helpful
• 2+ years of proven work experience in wind turbine performance testing preferred
• Knowledge of wind and power data analysis and statistics (i.e. uncertainty evaluation)
• Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights - GWO climb certification preferred
• Field work (sometimes international) requiring a strong commitment to safety
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written - with an ability to build relationships
• A professional work ethic which excels both independently and in teams, with a strong sense of ownership, effective time management, and a passion for problem-solving