Siting Solutions Engineer

This position is responsible for developing customer specific technical and commercial solutions in support of Wind Power Systems business development within Vestas. This includes providing direct support on the evaluation, development, and presentation of solutions to Vestas customers up to, including and following the conclusion of sales agreements.

Responsibilities:

* Collect project inputs and constraints, define project scope, perform Siting analyses, and review and deliver results.

* Perform wind resource assessment and determine site characteristics in order to select turbine configurations based on conformance with standards, power production, and cost.

* Verify wind turbine design lifetime through load calculations.

* Develop project specific siting technical solutions to maximize project value while managing risks and also develop tools and collaborate on projects utilizing siting data to create value.

* Utilize knowledge of Vestas turbines and regional wind conditions to provide insight and support to internal and external stakeholders.

* Identify market requirements and trends to guide product, tool, and process development, and also develop and manage relationships with customers and their consultants.

* Enable efficient interfaces between Sales, Technical Sales, Customers, Independent Engineers, and Central VPS Functions.

* Ensure knowledge sharing and collaboration across regional and Global Siting teams through coaching, mentoring, open and effective communication, and feedback.

* Other special projects or tasks, including general support of auctions, Co-development, Market Intelligence, etc.

Qualifications:

* Requires Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with a preference for Mechanical or Renewables Engineering, or a related certification in the mechanical/renewable/technical field and 3-5 years' experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Having experience in the wind energy industry is beneficial.

* Solid knowledge and skill in working with computers and common software applications. Knowledge and skill in working with industry specific software applications, including WAsP, WindPRO, WAsP Engineering are beneficial.

* Experience using aero-elastic modeling packages for wind energy applications would be beneficial.

* Requires effective analytical and methodical skills.

* Requires a high level of oral and written communication skills AND good customer service skills to work with customers, consultants and cross-functional teams.

Competencies:

* Ability to work in a fluctuating environment.

* Ability to work well in a team environment.

* Ability to travel based on customer needs and overall company requirements.

* Knowledge within the field of meteorology is helpful.

* Working knowledge of sales and marketing business processes is beneficial.

What We Offer:

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities, we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; paid time off (PTO); generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.

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.

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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize 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 specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims 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, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is 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, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

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