Wind and Solar Energy Resource Engineer

• We are seeking a Wind and Solar Energy Resource Engineer to join our renewable energy advisory team and support the execution of wind and solar resource and energy yield assessments for utility-scale wind and solar projects. The successful candidate will analyze meteorological and solar irradiance data, perform wind flow and PV energy production modeling, and develop bankable energy assessments for developers, investors, and lenders. The role involves working with met mast, LiDAR, remote sensing, and solar resource datasets, conducting uncertainty and loss analyses, and supporting wind farm layout optimization. Experience in solar energy assessments, PVsyst, and solar resource assessment will be part of the responsibilities of the role. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout the project development lifecycle while delivering high-quality technical reports and client-facing solutions. Experience with industry-standard wind and solar assessment tools and strong analytical skills are essential. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the successful deployment of renewable energy projects worldwide

• At least 2 years of experience as a project engineer in renewable energy, ideally in energy yield assessments or any other wind or solar related technical field.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or related field.

• 2+ years of experience in wind and/or solar resource assessment and energy yield analysis.
• Proficiency with OpenWind, Windographer, WAsP, WindPRO, PVsyst, or equivalent tools.

• Experience processing met mast, LiDAR, and SoDAR datasets.

• Knowledge of long-term resource correction, uncertainty analysis, and bankable energy assessment methodologies.

• Experience performing wind flow modeling, wake analysis, and wind farm micrositing.

• Experience in solar energy assessments, PVsyst modeling, and solar resource assessment is welcome.

• Strong analytical, technical writing, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Offshore wind experience and Python programming skills are considered a plus.

• English (adjust accordingly)

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• Execute bankable wind resource and energy yield assessments for utility-scale projects.

• Analyze and validate meteorological data from met masts, LiDAR, and SoDAR systems.

• Develop long-term wind resource and energy production estimates.

• Perform wind flow, wake, and micrositing analyses using industry-standard software.

• Execute solar energy assessments and solar resource assessments, including analysis and validation of irradiance and meteorological data and long-term solar resource estimates.
• Perform PV energy yield modeling using PVsyst or equivalent tools, including loss, degradation, and uncertainty analyses for utility-scale solar projects.

• Quantify project uncertainties, energy losses, and performance risks.

• Design and support wind measurement campaigns and data collection strategies.

• Conduct turbine suitability and site-specific technical evaluations.

• Optimize wind farm layouts to maximize project performance and value.

• Prepare technical reports for developers, investors, lenders, and project stakeholders.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams throughout project development and financing stages.

• Expected billable time around 70%;

• Expected travelling time around 10%;

• Represents UL at meetings of outside organizations; providing expert advice to influence industry approaches and elevate UL’s thought leadership in the market.

• Assist with any other duties as assigned within Renewables advisory activities.