Job Description

Wind Performance Engineering Consultant

Date: Nov 19, 2021

Location:

US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation

Req Id : 56910

Job Title : Wind Performance Engineering Consultant

Location : USVRTL

Business Unit Sector : COR-POWER-PROJECTS SERVICES

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes

Job Summary

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company with a 100-year legacy of innovations in sustainable infrastructure. We go beyond the project. We break down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life’s critical resources accessible to all. Our work empowers our clients with the knowledge, ownership and confidence they need to make meaningful differences. Black & Veatch's Global Power Business conventional, renewable, sustainable, reliable and integrated power solutions to customers. We are an organization of highly skilled professionals delivering data-driven and strategic planning, consulting, engineering, construction, program management and combined EPC solutions. We are dedicated to innovation and staying up to date with technology advancements and have a desire to help our clients navigate changing demands and regulatory compliance, while providing a cost-effective competitive advantage.

Acts as a member of Black & Veatch's Wind Performance Team Technical Professionals. Functions as a technical specialist or in a lead role. With minimal supervision, applies advanced engineering techniques and analyses for problems and methods. Expands knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge in other disciplines and/or functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

A thorough understanding of onshore wind project development, project siting and general wind turbine design/function.
Familiarity with regulatory, technical, and market issues relevant to individual renewable energy technology policies & programs.
Experience in the statistical analysis of wind data, including raw time series data validation and instrument troubleshooting/diagnostics.
Wind resource and energy production assessments, including long-term resource estimation, energy production and wake loss analysis, and uncertainty analysis.
Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software, such as ArcGIS.
Due diligence review of third party wind resource measurement campaigns, project layouts, energy production assessments, and uncertainty analyses.
Familiarity or experience with economic modeling methods and tools specific to wind energy, or other renewable energy technologies.
Must be self-motivated and highly accountable with an ability to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines.
Ability to solve problems creatively, be resourceful and develop innovative solutions for analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly through formal reports, presentations, memoranda and email.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

A thorough understanding of onshore wind project development, project siting and general wind turbine design/function.
Familiarity with regulatory, technical, and market issues relevant to individual renewable energy technology policies & programs.
Experience in the statistical analysis of wind data, including raw time series data validation and instrument troubleshooting/diagnostics.
Wind resource and energy production assessments, including long-term resource estimation, energy production and wake loss analysis, and uncertainty analysis.
Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software, such as ArcGIS.
Due diligence review of third party wind resource measurement campaigns, project layouts, energy production assessments, and uncertainty analyses.
Familiarity or experience with economic modeling methods and tools specific to wind energy, or other renewable energy technologies.
Must be self-motivated and highly accountable with an ability to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines.
Ability to solve problems creatively, be resourceful and develop innovative solutions for analysis.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly through formal reports, presentations, memoranda and email.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum total of 8 years of related work experience is typically necessary to move into this level. Graduate work may count as related work experience if directly applicable to job function. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Industry recognized credentials preferred as may be available and potentially necessary for job function.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Competencies

Salary Plan

ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade

131

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Job Segment: Construction, Engineer, Geology, Engineering

This job was posted on Mon Nov 22 2021 and expired on Sun Nov 28 2021.

Minimum $40K /yr

$52K /yr Average

Maximum $63K /yr

Tasks

Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.

Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.

Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.

Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.

Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.

Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.

Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.

Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.

Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.

Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.

Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.

Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.