Assistant Lead Engineer - Wind Resource Assessment

Vestas is a major player in wind technology and a motivation in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Wind and Site evaluation is a critical step in the Wind Power Plant sales process for Vestas.  This position plays a key role in identifying and quantifying technical risks of wind power projects, and generating and capturing value through innovative customized technical solutions. 
This is your opportunity to work with a global specialist who will offer industry leading training and technology within a flexible working environment. 
You will be responsible from Wind & Site supporting phase in the sales process. 

Your focus will be on the value adding high quality statistical analysis as well as project layout design, load assessments.

The main location is in Chennai, India.

Frontend Engineering & Technology > Global Siting Solutions > NCE North & West

Responsibilties

• Optimize/review the innovative design of Wind Power Plants, load analysis and best in class wind resource assessments
• Preparing both internal and external reports
• Review reports delivered from the  team and participate in stakeholder meetings. Work with regional teams to ensure early stage planning
• Submit proposals for tools/process enrichments to stay ahead in the market
• Specialist research / advice on complex technical issues
• Interface with the Corporate R&D department; Product Managers and Load Managers
• Develop team competencies by mentoring and training of wind and site team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Masters degree in Engineering. Bachelor's/Masters degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience with background in in wind resource assessment- sales support
• Fluent and clear in written and spoken English
• Expertise with industry specific software applications such as WAsP, windPRO
• Experience in R, SQL, Python is added advantage

Competencies

• Critical thinking mindset
• Able to take full accountability for the technical solution
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with wind turbine manufacturers, consultants or developers
• This position will assist in shaping strategic direction for Wind and Site engineering. Position will assist in developing processes for a complex and frequently changing technical environment.  This position must remain proactive and alert to the changing elements related to this complex field.
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to travel in support of business objectives
• Willing to work under different time shifts

What We Offer
We offer an exciting and international job with excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring environment at the world's leading wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with a strong technical commitment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity of both professional and personal development in a rapidly expanding organization. In return, we expect you to go the extra mile to achieve results.
Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, competitive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growing needs, Vestas needs a lot of talents to join us. 
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Chennai.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 20th Jun 2025.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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