Senior Wind Energy Analyst — Hybrid, AI-Driven Insights

DNV; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical and Dental benefit plans

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems seeks a Senior Wind Energy Assessment Analyst to join our Wind Energy Assessment team. This role supports the delivery of technical consulting services for utility-scale wind energy projects across the U.S.

& Canada. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, and renewable energy professionals to evaluate wind resources, energy production, project performance, and project risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• Five (5) years of directly relevant professional experience in renewable energy, engineering consulting, data analytics, atmospheric science, or a related technical field.
• Experience performing wind resource assessments or energy production assessments.
• Familiarity with wind energy assessment methodologies and uncertainty analysis including wind datasets.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Experience using AI to improve operational efficiency, innovation, customer outcomes and business performance.
• Experience reviewing technical work and coaching colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Copilot, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with WindFarmer, Openwind, GIS tools, CFD applications, or similar platforms.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent and drive a car.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of wind resource and energy production assessments for utility-scale wind energy projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret meteorological, operational, and energy production datasets.
• Contribute technical expertise to pre-construction energy assessments, independent engineer assignments, and technical due diligence reviews.
• Partner with project teams to evaluate project performance, uncertainty, and risk factors.
• Support operational energy assessments using SCADA and production data.
• Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and customer deliverables.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and participate in technical discussions to support informed project outcomes.
• Support remote sensing and measurement campaign activities, including LiDAR and meteorological data analysis.
• Contribute to wake loss, site suitability, and performance assessment studies
• Support the development and implementation of automation, digital tools, and process improvements through use of AI.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical specialists to deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget. Contribute to technical knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wind energy analysis

Quantitative analysis

English communication

Multitasking

MS Office (Copilot, Outlook, Excel,;

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Engineering/Physics/Math/RE/Env Sci

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

WindFarmer

Openwind

GIS tools

CFD applications

Python

Copilot (MS Office)

Job description

DNV Energy Systems seeks a Senior Wind Energy Assessment Analyst to join our Wind Energy Assessment team. This role supports the delivery of technical consulting services for utility-scale wind energy projects across the U.S.

& Canada. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, and renewable energy professionals to evaluate wind resources, energy production, project performance, and project risk throughout the project lifecycle.