Senior Wind Resource Analyst & AI-Driven Insights

DNV; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical and dental plans

Vision benefits

HSA / FSA / commuter benefits

Talkspace virtual care

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability benefits

Education reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Volunteer time off

Job summary

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Wind Energy Assessment Analyst to join our Wind Energy Assessment team in North America. You will evaluate wind resources, energy production, and project risk across utility-scale wind projects, collaborating with engineers, meteorologists, and data scientists.

You will lead pre-construction and operational assessments, analyze SCADA and LiDAR datasets, and contribute to technical reports and client deliverables.

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
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting wind industry datasets including SCADA, meteorological towers, LiDAR, or operational performance data.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience using AI to improve operational efficiency, innovation, customer outcomes and business performance.
• Experience reviewing technical work and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, or informal leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Copilot, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with industry software such as WindFarmer, Openwind, GIS tools, CFD applications, or similar platforms.
• Experience with automation, scripting, machine learning, or data visualization tools
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically for internal or external business meetings
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.

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.
• Apply AI solutions to solve business problems, improve decision-making, automate routine activities, and enhance the effectiveness, accuracy, quality, and scalability of work products and services.
• 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

Quantitative analysis

Analytical thinking

English communication

AI/automation experience

Project multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology / atmospheric science / engineering / physics / mathematics / renewable energy / environmental science

Master's degree in meteorology / atmospheric science / engineering / physics / statistics / renewable energy

Tools

WindFarmer

Openwind

GIS tools

CFD applications

Python

Job description

DNV Energy Systems is seeking a Senior Wind Energy Assessment Analyst to join our Wind Energy Assessment team in North America. You will evaluate wind resources, energy production, and project risk across utility-scale wind projects, collaborating with engineers, meteorologists, and data scientists.

You will lead pre-construction and operational assessments, analyze SCADA and LiDAR datasets, and contribute to technical reports and client deliverables.