Senior Metocean Expert – Offshore Wind (f/m/d) full-time / part-time

Netze BW GmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy provider is seeking a Senior Metocean Expert in Hamburg to support offshore wind project development. This role involves leading assessments, analyzing metocean data, and collaborating with project teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in oceanography and meteorology with relevant experience in offshore wind projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in offshore wind project development and metocean assessments.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple engineering and environmental teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead metocean assessments for offshore wind projects.
• Analyze wind, wave, current, and tidal data for project optimization.
• Contribute to risk assessments related to weather downtime and climate variability.

Kenntnisse

Oceanography

Meteorology

Statistical analysis

Ausbildung

Relevant degree in oceanography or meteorology

Tools

Floating LiDAR

Wave buoys

ADCPs

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Metocean Expert to support the development and operation of offshore wind projects. This role is critical in providing accurate and actionable metocean conditions to inform site selection, engineering design, installation planning, and operational strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oceanography and meteorology, with specific experience in offshore wind development.

In detail, you will

• Lead metocean assessments for offshore wind projects from early-stage development through to operations. Oversee the deployment and management of metocean measurement campaigns, including floating LiDAR, wave buoys, and ADCPs
• Analyze wind, wave, current, and tidal data to support turbine layout optimization, foundation design, cable routing and transport & installation. Experience in statistical analysis. Act as technical contact and review third-party metocean reports, interpret satellite and reanalysis datasets
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental and construction teams to integrate metocean insights into project planning and execution
• Contribute to risk assessments related to weather downtime, extreme events and climate variability. Support long-term climatology studies
• Develop and implement plans to enhance your team’s capabilities and to standardize processes and methods across the project portfolio. Support the head of department developing the sub-area and contribute to internal knowledge sharing