Wind Energy Engineer (Technical Analyst)
Description
Wind Energy Engineer
- Full Time Permanent Opportunity
- Hybrid Model
- Base Yourself in Sydney (preferable) or Melbourne and Brisbane
About RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.
We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Technical Analyst to join our team in the development of large-scale wind farms. This role will support our development team throughout the development project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Support wind, solar, and storage development teams throughout the project lifecycle by:
- Updating and maintaining project-specific geodatabases and producing planning layout designs that comply with project constraints.
- Producing high-quality, accurate drawings using ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro for desktop assessments.
- Building and maintaining GIS site selection models.
- Conducting quality control of wind/solar data before analysis.
- Performing early and late-phase resource assessments, energy yield assessments, and wind flow modelling (linear and non-linear/CFD).
- Conducting time series modelling of resources for grid assessment and other constraints.
- Providing technical support for Environmental Impact Assessments and transactions, including technical due diligence and condition compliance.
- Supporting project engineers with technical input into turbine supply and PV module agreements.
- Developing site monitoring plans in liaison with RES Measurement Services.
- Adhering to best practices for all technical assessments and continuously improving technical processes.
- Developing internal relationships to maintain knowledge and competency.
- Conducting ad hoc analysis and tool development using Python and SQL.
- Be an exemplary role model to encourage the avoidance of risk-taking behaviours across the business, committing personally to never “risk it”.
Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of wind pre-construction resource monitoring and assessment is favourable.
- Proficiency in wind energy yield and layout design processes.
- Strong numeracy, statistics, and physics skills.
- Understanding the effects and mitigation of renewable projects on noise, landscape, EMI, and aviation issues.
- High-level understanding of the planning/development process for the Australian energy market.
- Commercial awareness and good organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and experience with GIS (ESRI GIS).
- Excellent technical writing and report writing skills, with attention to detail.
- Good teamwork abilities and problem-solving skills, both collaboratively and independently.
- Decision-making autonomy and comfort with learning new concepts.
- Programming skills and experience in statistical analysis.
- Technical work and programming with Python are highly regarded.
- Experience in wind analysis, resource assessment, wind flow modelling (linear and CFD), and solar yield assessment using PVSyst.
- Relevant degree in Renewable Energy, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields (e.g., Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science).
What we offer
At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed. Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:
- A competitive bonus.
- Genuine flexible working.
- Generous and gender-neutral parental leave
- 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)
- Annual skin checks.
- Flu vaccinations.
- eye care
- Professional trade subscriptions.
- Professional body membership ($40 a month).
- 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.
We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education.
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Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product
In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth. We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives. A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger. Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.
RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and
community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please let me know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.