Wind Energy Acoustics Specialist (Onshore Wind)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Berlin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Wind & Site Engineer – Sound / Acoustics in Berlin. The role focuses on acoustic assessments across project lifecycles, supporting development, permitting and optimisation of onshore wind projects.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in wind acoustics, strong knowledge of German regulations, and hands-on WindPRO experience. Fluency in German and good English communication are essential for interactions with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in wind/acoustics.
• Experience with WindPRO for noise calculations.
• Knowledge of German noise regulations and permitting requirements.
• Ability to translate complex acoustic findings for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in German with strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review noise calculations and acoustic assessments for wind projects.
• Support permitting processes with acoustic input and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret German noise regulations and assessment methodologies.
• Identify acoustic constraints and propose mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate acoustic measurement campaigns as needed.
• Collaborate with development, engineering, permitting and construction teams.
• Review studies and reports from external consultants and suppliers.
• Translate technical findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Contribute to layout optimisation and site assessment discussions.

Skills

Acoustics

Regulatory knowledge

Sound analysis

German language

English communication

Tools

WindPRO

Job description

Wind & Site Engineer – Sound / Acoustics

Location: Berlin, Germany

The Opportunity:

An established renewable energy developer is looking to strengthen its Wind & Site team with an experienced Sound/ Acoustics specialist. This is a key technical position supporting the development, permitting and optimisation of onshore wind projects, with responsibility for acoustic assessments across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform and review noise calculations and acoustic assessments for onshore wind projects using WindPRO.
• Support projects through the German permitting process, providing specialist input on noise requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret and apply relevant German noise regulations, standards and assessment methodologies.
• Identify potential acoustic constraints during project development and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Investigate noise-related issues arising on development, construction or operational wind sites.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate sound measurement campaigns where required.
• Work closely with development, engineering, permitting and construction teams to integrate acoustic considerations into project decisions.
• Review technical studies and reports produced by external consultants and specialist suppliers.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to wider Wind & Site topics including layout optimisation, site assessment and potentially energy yield.

Your Background

We are interested in speaking with candidates with approximately 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally gained within a renewable energy developer, engineering consultancy, OEM or specialist technical advisory environment.

You will ideally bring:

• Strong technical knowledge of wind turbine acoustics / environmental noise.
• Hands-on experience conducting noise calculations in WindPRO.
• A strong understanding of the methodology behind wind turbine noise assessments.
• Knowledge of German noise regulation, permitting requirements and the associated technical framework.
• Experience supporting noise assessments through wind project development and permitting.
• The ability to investigate technical issues and turn findings into workable project solutions.
• Experience with acoustic measurements and/or measurement campaign coordination.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to independently own technical workstreams and advise internal project teams.
• Professional fluency in German and strong English communication skills.