Senior/Principal Wind Energy Yield Analyst
Hybrid · London, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Senior/Principal Wind Energy Yield Analyst to lead energy yield assessments (P50/P90/P99) for onshore and offshore wind; supervise met mast/LiDAR/SCADA data, conduct terrain, wake, turbine performance analyses; manage large datasets; apply MCP and uncertainty analysis; mentor analysts; collaborate with development, engineering, finance; produce bankable reports for lenders; hybrid work in London; requires Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Atmospheric Science/ Renewable Energy/ Physics/ Mathematics; proficiency with WAsP, WindFarmer, OpenWind, WindPRO, CFD; programming in Python/MATLAB/R; experience with offshore wind modelling and ESG considerations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Renewable Energy, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
- Proven experience in wind energy yield assessment (onshore, offshore, or both)
- Advanced proficiency in resource modelling tools (WAsP, WindFarmer, OpenWind, WindPRO, CFD tools)
- Strong statistical analysis skills and deep familiarity with MCP methods and uncertainty frameworks
- Experience with met mast and LiDAR data analysis, campaign design, and validation
- Excellent understanding of turbine technologies, wake effects, and performance analytics
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders
- Experience producing bankable reports for lenders, investors, or due diligence processes
- Experience with offshore wind-specific modelling (incl. complex wake environments, floating LiDAR)
- Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, R, or similar data analytics languages for workflow automation
- Experience with operational performance analysis and SCADA-based energy assessments
- Knowledge of ESG or grid integration considerations for wind assets
- Experience carrying out solar energy yield assessments
- Analytical and detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and accuracy
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in cross-functional teams
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities
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