Senior Wind Resource Analyst

SgurrEnergy; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SgurrEnergy, a renewable energy consultancy, seeks a Wind Resource Analyst to develop wind and solar meteorological files, analyze energy yields, and assess plant performance using Python, MATLAB, and Excel. You will work on globally distributed wind and solar projects and may travel to Riyadh for assignments.

The role requires 3+ years in wind resource assessment, strong data analytics skills, and knowledge of Indian wind markets. Travel and reporting duties are part of the job.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Python, MATLAB and Excel‑based data analysis.
• More than 3 years of work experience in wind resource assessment.
• Understanding of windfarms, turbine technologies, energy yield analysis using simulation software.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for analysing statistical data.
• Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports in English
• Knowledge of the Indian wind market.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Drive continuous improvements by identifying deficiencies in existing tools and methods.
• Available to travel periodically to Riyadh office.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and development of wind resource meteorological files for use in simulation software: Windographer, WASP, Windfarmer, OpenWind and WindSim.
• Analysis and development of solar resource meteorological files for use in simulation software for PVsyst / PVlib / SAM / Plant Predict.
• Analysis of energy production data from wind projects, including comparison of operating vs. modelled data, downtime analyses. This would be for both wind and solar.
• Statistical Analysis of Long-Term Energy Yields
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Python and Excel.
• Performance Analysis of WTGs, PV arrays, power electronic devices and electrical equipment based on recorded SCADA data.
• Technology and Design Optimisation of windfarms, solar PV plants and wind‑solar hybrids using analytical methods.
• Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment forming a windfarm/solar PV plant.
• Computing Bill of Quantities from basic designs and layouts
• Review test procedures for plant acceptance proposed by the test party and evaluate the performance of wind projects.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Excel analysis

Tools

Windographer

WASP

Windfarmer

OpenWind

WindSim

PVSyst

PVlib

SAM

Plant Predict

Job description

SgurrEnergy was originally established in Glasgow, UK in 2002 with an aim to excel in renewable energy consulting. The company with its in-depth expertise progressed exponentially in renewable energy and assessed over 160GW of projects worldwide. Furthermore, with huge growth and expansion, SgurrEnergy was incorporated in 2007 to provide technical advisory and engineering services for renewable projects globally.

Since its inception, SgurrEnergy has become one of the leading reputed renewable engineering consultancy offering 360° services over the complete project lifecycle. Our services are tailor‑made to meet the requirements at any stage of the renewable energy project. With a team of more than 135 highly‑qualified engineering and renewable expert, we bring a combined 1300 man‑years of experience, making SgurrEnergy the largest and only purely renewable energy‑focused consulting team across the globe providing feasibility studies, design and detailed engineering, construction management, O&M consulting, performance assessment and technical due diligence services for developers, investors & lenders and EPC contractors.

We are actively working on large-scale utility projects in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa, Ukraine, Jordan, Australia, the USA, and many more countries; the company is also rapidly expanding to the Far East, Africa, Americas, Middle East, and other Asian countries.

Job Description

Roles and responsibilities

• Analysis and development of wind resource meteorological files for use in simulation software: Windographer, WASP, Windfarmer, OpenWind and WindSim.
• Analysis and development of solar resource meteorological files for use in simulation software for PVsyst / PVlib / SAM / Plant Predict.
• Analysis of energy production data from wind projects, including comparison of operating vs. modelled data, downtime analyses. This would be for both wind and solar.
• Statistical Analysis of Long-Term Energy Yields
• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Python and Excel.
• Performance Analysis of WTGs, PV arrays, power electronic devices and electrical equipment based on recorded SCADA data.
• Technology and Design Optimisation of windfarms, solar PV plants and wind‑solar hybrids using analytical methods.
• Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment forming a windfarm/solar PV plant.
• Computing Bill of Quantities from basic designs and layouts
• Review test procedures for plant acceptance proposed by the test party and evaluate the performance of wind projects.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in Python, MATLAB and Excel‑based data analysis.
• More than 3 years of work experience in wind resource assessment.
• Understanding of windfarms, turbine technologies, energy yield analysis using simulation software.
• Strong analytical skills and an aptitude for analysing statistical data.
• Ability to write and compose clear and accurate reports in English
• Knowledge of the Indian wind market.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, conduct analysis independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Drive continuous improvements by identifying deficiencies in existing tools and methods.
• Available to travel periodically to Riyadh office.