Wind Turbine Power Performance Lead

Quest Global; Spain; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Global in Spain seeks a wind turbine performance test engineer to lead field testing and data analysis. You will evaluate site factors, perform operability checks, and prepare validated data packages for contractual analysis.

The role requires a degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, hands-on testing experience, and strong writing and presentation skills to communicate results to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in wind turbine performance testing is preferred.
• Strong documentation and data analysis skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead wind turbine performance tests as the primary contact for stakeholders and testing entities.
• Ensure all performance tests are executed in strict accordance with contractual requirements.
• Evaluate site topography and obstructions to prepare for performance testing.
• Conduct operability assessments to confirm turbines meet design expectations before testing.
• Clean and process raw data into validated sets for contractual analysis.
• Compare results against expectations, assess risks, and support technical plans to address underperformance.
• Apply validated testing methods and ensure all documentation and results are uploaded to client systems of record.

Skills

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Independent work

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

MATLAB

Bladed

Python

R

CFD

LIDAR

Meteorological mast instrumentation

Data loggers

Sonic anemometers

Calibration

Job description

Quest Global in Spain seeks a wind turbine performance test engineer to lead field testing and data analysis. You will evaluate site factors, perform operability checks, and prepare validated data packages for contractual analysis.

The role requires a degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, hands-on testing experience, and strong writing and presentation skills to communicate results to diverse stakeholders.