Wind Analyst - Riyadh

SgurrEnergy; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 224,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced engineer with expertise in wind and solar resource analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a B.E./BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience using tools like WindPro and Windographer. Responsibilities include developing meteorological files for simulations using various software and performing detailed analyses of energy production data. Strong communication skills in English are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in WindPro, WaSP, and Windographer.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop wind and solar resource meteorological files for simulation.
• Analyze energy production data from wind projects.
• Perform statistical analysis of long-term energy yields.
• Evaluate the performance of wind projects based on SCADA data.
• Optimize technology and design for wind and solar farms.

Skills

WindPro

WaSP

Windographer

Python

Excel

Communication

Education

B.E./BTech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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: PVsyst / PVlib / SAM / Plant Predict).
• Analysis of energy production data from wind projects, including comparison of operating vs. modelled data, downtime analyses 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 wind farms, solar PV plants and wind‑solar hybrids using analytical methods.
• Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment forming a wind farm/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

• B.E./BTech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in WindPro, WaSP, Windographer.
• Excellent communication skills in English.