Wind Energy Acoustics Specialist (Onshore Wind)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hunter Philips Executive Search seeks an experienced Wind & Site Engineer – Sound / Acoustics in Berlin, Germany. You will lead acoustic assessments across the project lifecycle, supporting development, permitting and optimisation of onshore wind projects.

You will perform noise calculations (WindPRO), interpret German regulations, identify constraints and propose practical mitigation strategies, coordinating measurement campaigns as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Approx. 5+ years in wind acoustics or related field.
• Experience with WindPRO noise calculations.
• Knowledge of German noise regulation and permitting.
• Ability to translate technical findings for stakeholders.
• Experience with acoustic measurements or campaigns.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Perform and review noise calculations for onshore wind projects.
• Support permitting with acoustic input.
• Interpret German regulations and assessment methodologies.
• Identify acoustic constraints and mitigation options.
• Plan and coordinate sound measurement campaigns.
• Translate findings into recommendations for teams.
• Contribute to layout optimisation and energy yield discussions.

Kenntnisse

Wind acoustics

Regulatory compliance

Noise calculations

Measurement campaigns

Analytical skills

Independent work

German language

English language

Tools

WindPRO

Jobbeschreibung

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.