Senior Project Engineer

We are seeking a Wind Energy Resource Engineer to join our renewable energy advisory team and support the execution of wind resource and energy yield assessments for utility-scale wind projects. The successful candidate will analyze meteorological data, perform wind flow and energy production modeling, and develop bankable energy assessments for developers, investors, and lenders. The role involves working with met mast, LiDAR, and remote sensing datasets, conducting uncertainty and loss analyses, and supporting wind farm layout optimization. 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 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 10 years of experience as a project engineer in renewable energy, ideally in energy yield assessments or any other wind related technical field.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences, Physics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in wind resource assessment and energy yield analysis.
Proficiency with OpenWind, Windographer, WAsP, WindPRO, 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.
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)
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.
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.

Skills
Python, Technical Writing