Wind Analyst - Riyadh

SgurrEnergy; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced analyst to join their team. The role involves analyzing and developing meteorological files for wind and solar energy, performing statistical analysis of energy yields, and evaluating the performance of various technologies. The ideal candidate will have a B.E./BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in relevant simulation software such as WindPro and WaSP. Strong communication skills in English are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analysis and development of wind resource meteorological files for simulation software.
• Analysis and development of solar resource meteorological files.
• Statistical Analysis of Long-Term Energy Yields.
• Performance Analysis of WTGs, PV arrays, and power electronic devices.
• Technology evaluation and detailed review of key equipment.

Skills

WindPro

WaSP

Windographer

Communication skills

Python

Excel

Education

B.E./BTech in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The principal responsibilities essentially include:

• 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 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 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

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