Wind Resource Assessment Specialist

Quest Global; Spain; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global is seeking an experienced Wind Resource Engineer to lead wind resource assessments using met masts, LiDAR, and diverse data sources. You will analyze wind speed, direction, turbulence, and air density, perform data validation, and identify uncertainties affecting energy production.

Responsibilities include developing WRA files, evaluating HE scenarios, generating maps, and supporting AEP reporting, curtailment analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Energy/Atmospheric fields or related.
• Strong wind resource assessment knowledge and methodologies.
• Experience with wind data quality control and validation.
• Fluent English and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Wind resource assessment using met mast, LiDAR, and data sources.
• Analyze wind speed, direction, turbulence, wind shear, and air density.
• Data quality checks, validation, and interpretation of wind measurements.
• Assess wind resource characteristics and risks for projects.
• Conduct wind-related technical risk assessments for wind farms.
• Prepare and maintain WRA files, datasets, and documentation.
• Create and compare HE cases; generate wind maps and visualizations.
• Support AEP, losses, wake effects, and energy production analyses.
• Review analyses, provide feedback, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Wind resource assessment

Wind data analysis

AEP calculations

Turbine coordinates

SCADA data

Python scripting

GIS mapping

Quality control

Technical reporting

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Energy/Wind

Tools

AutoCAD

WAsP

Wind Pro

Wind Farmer

Flex5

GIS

Job description

Quest Global is seeking an experienced Wind Resource Engineer to lead wind resource assessments using met masts, LiDAR, and diverse data sources. You will analyze wind speed, direction, turbulence, and air density, perform data validation, and identify uncertainties affecting energy production.

Responsibilities include developing WRA files, evaluating HE scenarios, generating maps, and supporting AEP reporting, curtailment analyses, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and