Senior Wind Energy Consultant
Company: Leidos
Location: Framingham
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionJob Description:Leidos Engineering has an opportunity
for a Senior Wind Energy Consultant working in a team setting in an
existing renewable energy consulting practice.Primary
responsibilities and duties include assisting the team in the
following areas.Writing independent/owner engineering reviews and
reports including financeable wind energy assessments.Performing
wind energy resource assessments resulting in annual energy
production estimates.Performing wind energy operational
assessments.Developing wind resource assessment best practices and
continuously improving processes and procedures.Analyzing and
interpreting large datasets from meteorology towers, remote sensing
sources, and long term reference data.Conducting data correlation
studies using reference climate databases.Confirming site
suitability studies with respect to site conditions for wind
turbine generator technologies. Assessing the impacts of site
suitability studies on wind turbine generator design life.Reviewing
performance test provisions and results.Reviewing and analyzing
SCADA data to assess the performance of operating wind turbine
power generating facilities.Developing optimized wind farm layouts
considering project constraints and optimization
opportunities.Visiting sites (proposed wind energy generation site
locations, facilities under construction, and/or operating
facilities).Working with project managers in developing scopes and
budgets for new consulting opportunities.Working with the division
management in training and mentoring other technical team members
and maintaining/growing Leidos' viewpoints/opinions, wind energy
information database, standards of practice, and internal
improvement projects.Utilizing linear and CFD models to simulate
wind flow characteristics.Other opportunities within the role
include supporting business development activities, supporting
reviews of other energy generation technologies such as solar,
performance modeling, participating in reviewing operations and
maintenance of power generation facilities, developing and
presenting white papers, and attending
conferences.Qualifications:Bachelor of Science degree in science or
engineering required with a minimum of 12 years' experience in:
meteorology, atmospheric science, or energy production
modeling/analysis/testing of wind turbine technologies. Master of
Science or other advanced degree is desirable. Experience in lieu
of degree will be considered.Previous work experience with a
developer, equipment provider, architect/engineering firm, EPC
firm, independent engineer, and/or on a wind energy optimization
team.Previous work experience with commercially available wind
energy modeling tools such as Openwind, Windfarmer, Windpro, or
WASP.Deep understanding of wind energy, including first principles
understanding of how the atmosphere, topography, seasonal
variation, and operation of wind turbine generators impacts
long-term energy production of wind farms.Understanding of industry
trends in technology, analysis methods, and optimization.Ability to
successfully meet deadlines under pressure. Clients and (external)
project teams will include private equity, infrastructure, and
hedge funds, investment and commercial banks, private developers,
legal and financial advisors, original equipment providers, and
energy service companies.Successful track record collaborating with
teams, maintaining client relations and working with clients (both
internal and external).Preferred QualificationsOffshore wind
technology experience is a plus.Experience ascending and ability to
ascend 100+ meter wind turbine towers.Foreign language skills are a
plus, especially Spanish.Pay Range:Pay Range $118,300.00 -
$182,000.00 - $245,700.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is
a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or
salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include
(but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education,
experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal
equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement
(if any), or other law.
Keywords: Leidos, Framingham , Senior Wind Energy Consultant, Professions , Framingham, Massachusetts
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