Wind Assessment Manager - Chicago, IL
 

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of our wind analysis program.  The holder of this position will be responsible for managing relationships with our third party met services providers, as well as performing calculations for internal estimates.  The position reports to Vice President, Engineering.


Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate locations for wind farm development, met tower placement, etc.

  • Take overall management responsibility for  a 300+ met tower development program.

  • Evaluate and integrate remote sensing technologies (SODAR/LIDAR) into our development program.

  • Continually update long term wind roses for projects in late stage development.

  • Perform preliminary wind analysis, including identification of long term reference sites.

  • Manage final third party energy analysis contracting.  Be a strong advocate for the performance of the project.

  • Evaluate possibilities to either reduce use of third party services for met data collection, or at a minimum provide standard guidelines for these services.

  • Manage forecasting for operational projects, or provide in house forecasting services.

  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies for wind flow analysis and turbine siting.

  • Manage turbine suitability evaluation process.

 

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in meteorology, atmospheric science, engineering or a related degree

  • 5 years experience wind energy assessment and analysis

  • Computer proficiency in spreadsheet modeling using Microsoft Excel

  • Verbal and written communications skills

  • Some travel required

 

 

To learn more about this exciting company, please visit our web site at www.invenergyllc.com.

 

To become part of a growing and exciting venture, please forward your resume to resume@invenergyllc.com. A salary history must be included and no phone calls please.

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