Wind Resource Assessment Engineer

Job Requirements

At Quest Global, it’s not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place—to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster.

Key Responsibilities
1. Wind Resource Assessment

- Perform detailed wind resource assessments using met mast, LiDAR and other available wind data sources.
- Analyze wind speed, wind direction, turbulence, wind shear, air density and other relevant wind characteristics.
- Perform data quality checks, validation and interpretation of wind measurements.
- Evaluate wind resource characteristics and identify potential risks and uncertainties.

2. Wind Resource & Risk Analysis

- Conduct wind-related technical risk assessments for wind farm projects.
- Assess uncertainties associated with wind measurements, long-term correlation, extrapolation and energy production estimates.

3. WRA Files & Project Documentation

- Prepare, maintain and review WRA files and project datasets.
- Ensure traceability, consistency and version control of WRA inputs, analyses and deliverables.
- Support internal and external audits, certification and project reviews.

4. Wind Farm Forms (WFFs)

- Prepare, validate and maintain Wind Farm Forms (WFFs) for wind farm projects.
- Create WFFs using multiple Horizontal Extrapolation (HE) cases and relevant wind resource inputs.
- Evaluate and compare different HE scenarios and their impact on wind farm performance.
- Generate maps and visualizations to clearly represent wind resource, turbine locations, sectors and extrapolation results.
- Ensure WFFs are technically consistent with project requirements and applicable standards.

5. AEP Assessment & Reporting

- Perform and/or support Annual Energy Production (AEP) assessments.
- Analyze wind resource, turbine performance, wake effects, availability, electrical losses, environmental losses and other relevant loss factors.
- Prepare AEP reports and supporting technical documentation.
- Review results for technical accuracy, consistency and completeness.
- Present technical findings and conclusions to project stakeholders.

6. Curtailment Impact Assessment

- Perform curtailment impact assessments for wind farm projects.
- Quantify the impact of different curtailment strategies on energy production.
- Support development and optimization of curtailment strategies considering energy yield and project constraints.

7. Automation Analytics & Monitoring

- Support automation and standardization of WRA workflows
- Validate WRA calculations, reports and generated outputs.
- Support data monitoring, diagnostics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work with software and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

9. Technical Review & Stakeholder Coordination

- Independently review WRA analyses, reports and project deliverables.
- Perform peer reviews of technical work and provide constructive technical feedback.
- Interface with engineering, software, project management, certification and other cross-functional teams.
- Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

We are known for our extraordinary people who make the impossible possible every day. Questians are driven by hunger, humility, and aspiration. We believe that our company culture is the key to our ability to make a true difference in every industry we reach. Our teams regularly invest time and dedicated effort into internal culture work, ensuring that all voices are heard.

We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

Work Experience

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology or a related discipline.

Technical skills

- Strong understanding of wind resource assessment principles and methodologies.
- Good knowledge of wind measurement systems such as met mast, LiDAR and SCADA.
- Experience with wind data analysis, quality control and validation.
- Understanding of horizontal extrapolation, vertical extrapolation, long-term correlation and wind flow modelling.
- Good understanding of AEP, uncertainty and loss calculations.
- Experience in wind farm layouts, turbine coordinates and wind resource visualization.
- Knowledge of curtailment methodologies and their impact on energy production.
- Experience in preparing technical reports and project documentation.
- Experience with automated testing and/or data-processing workflows.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Fluent English
- It is also good to have: Experience with WRA/AEP software tools and wind industry databases.
- Programming/scripting experience in Python, MATLAB, R or similar tools.
- Exposure to IEC 61400-1 and GL guidelines
- Experience in AutoCAD, WAsP (Wind Atlas Analysis and Application Program) or Wind Pro or Wind Farmer or any other suitable and Flex5
- Experience working with GIS/maps and spatial wind resource data.
- Knowledge of wind industry standards and certification requirements.
- Experience with automation of WRA workflows and technical reporting.
- Familiarity with cloud-based/live monitoring platforms and data services.

Experience

- Relevant experience in Wind Resource Assessment / Wind Energy Engineering.
- Ability to independently own WRA activities from data preparation through analysis, validation, reporting and delivery.
- Experience handling multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Strong attention to data quality, technical accuracy and documentation.
- Ability to identify technical risks and make sound engineering judgments.
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers