Engineer/Assistant Lead Engineer - WRA

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a main 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!

Product Solutions & Integration > Global Siting Solutions > Global Siting - NCE Central, NW & Offshore

Wind and Site evaluation is a critical step in the Wind Power Plant sales process for Vestas. This position has an important role in coordinating with internal teams and thus ensure identified/quantified risks and captured value of wind power projects are timely delivered to respective internal teams. 

This is your opportunity to work with a global specialist who will offer industry recognized training and technology within a flexible working environment. 

You will be responsible for Wind & Site supporting phases in sales process. Your focus will be supporting the sales business units by ensuring correct and timely support during tenders and auctions by early engagement. Plan and set project deliverables and time lines for team members. Ensure that the deliverables are with required quality. The main location is in Chennai, India.

Responsibilities

• 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 Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
• 3-10 years of experience with background in wind resource assessment- sales support
• Fluent and clear in written and spoken English
• Expertise with industry specific software applications such as WAsP, windPRO, openwind, Wind Farmer and Flex5. Experience in Python
• Experience with IEC 61400-12-1 standard and completion of power performance testing

Competencies

• Critical thinking mindset
• Able to take full accountability for the technical solution
• Good 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 tools & 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.
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to travel in support of customer needs and overall 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 an established 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 significant technical commitment. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity of both professional and personal development in a rapidly expanding organization. In return, we expect you to work efficiently to achieve results.

Vestas provides an open, respectful and global culture, attractive compensation package and long-term career development. Choose us, choose a brilliant future! To meet business growing needs, Vestas needs a lot of people 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 interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.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 or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department  

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be Vestas India, Chennai.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th Sept 2024.

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DEIB Statement
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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 173 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 29,000 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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