Principal Wind Analyst

at  John Wood Group

OUR CLIENTS AND PROJECTS

It’s a future for all of us . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.
We service a varied client base worldwide, including world class private developers (major and independent), investment banks, utilities & power generation companies, pension funds, technology innovation and research centres – to name but a few. We provide value add services bespoke to the clients’ requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all the phases of the project lifecycle. We provide our analysis services globally across the onshore and offshore wind markets.

THE ROLE

As a Principal Wind Analyst, you will be responsible undertaking analysis of wind data and operational data to predict the energy output of pre-construction and operational wind farm projects across the globe for a variety of clients (developers, lenders, investors and other project stakeholders).
A particular focus of this role will be ensuring the technical quality of projects and associated deliverables. Essentially, it must be ensured that projects are being delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the required standard. You will conduct technical analyses, as required, particularly with respect to complex assignments where a high level of expertise and experience is necessary.
You will also assist in the Analysis Team’s business development activities, as well as the development of project controls and project delivery methodology.
As a Principal a key part of your role will be to mentor and assist in the development of the Analysis Team personnel.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in wind data and operational analysis in a client facing role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analysis and interpretation of measured wind data
• Modelling of wind flow using linear and non-linear wind flow models (familiarity with WAsP, Meteodyn and Ansys Windmodeller software is considered an advantage)
• Calculation of energy yield assessment and technical losses
• Quality assurance of analysis work conducted by others within the team
• Mentor and support junior personnel within the team
• Technical due diligence of third-party wind analysis and energy yield assessment reporting
• Written and verbal communication of technical detail to a non-technical audience. Deliverables are primarily in the form of technical reporting
• Management of projects and budgets
• Client interfacing and relationship management
• Preparation of technical/commercial tenders according to requests
• Awareness of the market and on-going innovation in technology and research
  You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.