Engineer I, Site Suitability

RWE•Austin, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Site Assessment & Suitability team is a key technical interface to the onshore wind turbine landscape and their new technology developments. The team provides holistic technical assessments to enable the business to select the most competitive turbine technologies and perform site suitability studies for our development projects. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an Engineer I, Site Suitability to support our onshore wind projects.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable)
Foundational knowledge of assessment principles, preferably for wind farm studies, and one (1) year of relevant professional experience
Experience in working within an international project development organization is preferred
Team-oriented with good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and eager to learn, with solid problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to achieving team goals
Effective communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams.
Detail-oriented with a foundational understanding of business concepts and an interest in developing business acumen
Fluent in written and spoken English
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Nice To Haves

Foundational knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, and familiarity with tools such as WAsP, WindPRO, Windographer, and CFD software is desirable.
Familiarity with acoustic analysis tools (WindPRO, CadnaA, Soundplan, or similar) is beneficial.
Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable
Basic knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the IEC61400 series, DNV GL standards, etc., is desirable
Willingness to travel based on tasks, both nationally and internationally (expected travel time in general <25%)
Basic knowledge of ISO standards related to sound propagation and noise measurements is beneficial

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments for site classification, turbine suitability, and lifetime for RWE North American onshore wind projects
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary inputs for site suitability studies
Support the preparation of site suitability input packages for technical assessments performed by turbine vendors
Assist in the evaluation and review of load studies provided by turbine vendors
Show an understanding of the importance of equipment procurement relationships and support the initial screening and selection of wind turbines appropriate for site specific wind conditions
Participate in site visits and assist in documenting site-specific observations relevant to turbine suitability
Perform terrain and measurement sector assessments for wind turbine power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusions
Support coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to 3rd parties performing acoustics and shadow flicker assessments
Assist in the coordination and review of post-construction noise compliance measurements and related assessments
Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal standards, tools, and process templates