Energy Resource Analyst

Elawan Energy; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elawan Energy is seeking a Measurement Campaigns and Micro-siting Specialist in Madrid to design and analyze campaigns for wind and solar projects. You will work with meteorological masts and Lidar data to optimize layouts and assess energy yields.

The role requires 1–2 years in renewables, strong knowledge of AutoCAD and PV/ wind tools (WASP, PVsyst, Global Mapper, Surfer), and fluency in Spanish with upper-intermediate English. MS Office experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Education: Physics, Engineering or equivalent (B.Sc. min).
• Energy related postgraduate studies valued.
• 1–2 years renewables experience preferred.
• Knowledge of wind/solar analysis tools such as WASP/PVsyst is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow up measurement campaigns and monitoring for wind/solar masts or Lidar.
• Perform wind and PV micro-siting, layout optimization in varied terrains.
• Conduct wind and PV energy yield assessments.
• Assess technical feasibility of onshore wind farms and solar PV plants.
• Analyze post-construction performance and long-term production estimates.
• Manage project data and telemetry through programming tools and databases.

Skills

Spanish

English (upper-intermediate)

MS Office/Excel

Education

B.Sc. in Physics or Engineering

Energy-related postgraduate

Tools

AutoCAD

WASP

Global Mapper

PVsyst

Surfer

Job description

Your mission

The main mission is to design and analyze measurement campaigns and micro-siting studies to optimize wind and solar projects.

Main Accountabilities

• Measurement campaigns design/follow up/ monitoring/data analysis from meteorological masts (wind/solar) or remote sensing methods (Lidar)
• Wind & PV Micro-siting, design, and layout optimization (simple and complex terrain)
• Wind & PV Energy Yield Assessments
• Technical feasibility assessment of onshore wind farms and solar PV Plants
• Postconstruction wind farm/solar plants analysis (performance, accomplishment of the measures in the EIA, long-term production estimations)
• Energy evaluation communications in the short-term forecast of the projects in operation of programming tools and databases to manage information, measurement equipment and meteorological masts.
• Other duties related to the role as required.

Your profile

• Education: Physics, Engineering or equivalent university degrees (B.Sc. min). Energy related posgraduate programs would also be highly valued.
• Experience (years/area): 1-2 years of experience in the renewables sector would be highly desirable. The ideal candidate has to have knowledge regarding AutoCAD and/or other specific wind/solar energy specific programs hence WASP, Global Mapper, PVsyst and/or Surfer
• Required Knowledge: Native Spanish and upper-intermediate English. Proficiency in MS Office 365 Suite will be valued (Excel).

Why us?

• A good work environment.
• Belonging to an expert team in a pioneering sector that is growing globally.
• Be part of a leading company with a consolidated competitive position.
• Dynamic and agile work mindset.
• International and interdisciplinary environment.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible compensation plan.
• Flexible working hours.
• Possibility to get involved in transversal projects of the organisation.

About Us

We are a global operator in the renewable energy sector, committed to boosting the energy transition. With projects in over 15 countries and more than 200 employees, we offer integrated solutions across the entire clean energy lifecycle — from development and construction to operation, maintenance, and energy commercialization. Backed by ORIX Group, we currently operate over 2 GW and manage a robust pipeline of 8 GW under development. Trust, Efficiency, Collaboration, Commitment and Adaptability at the heart of everything we do.

Elawan Energy. Renewable energy for a sustainable future.