Job Description Summary
The successful candidate will join the Wind & Wake Team in the GE Vernova Onshore Wind Business. The team executes innovative technology projects related to characterization of the wind and wind-farm flows. We develop, validate and deploy a range of models and data methods to improve turbine siting and risk management across GEs worldwide fleet.
We are seeking a talented engineer or scientist with expertise in simulation, data-science and software to join this small high-performance team. The role will be responsible for developing advanced modeling methods and data analytics techniques to develop both existing and new toolchains related to wind resource assessment and wind turbine suitability. In addition to development, the role will also support validation and deployment of tools that are used daily for large wind turbine projects. The candidate should be comfortable contributing in a global team with the ability to operate semi-automonously.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain primarily Python-based data pipelines and workflows for processing and analyzing large volumes of wind simulation and measurement data on the AWS cloud, handling terabytes of data.
- Utilize scientific packages such as NumPy, Pandas, Xarray, and Dask to manipulate and analyze wind simulation data efficiently.
- Design and implement scalable data processing solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and validate modeling methods and techniques for turbine and wind farm modeling.
- Create proof of concept solutions using simple notebooks for initial experimentation and testing.
- Transition successful prototypes into production-ready code, focusing on writing clean, robust, and scalable software.
- Research and implement advanced modeling techniques, including data-driven models modeling, to improve the accuracy of wind characterization toolchains.
- Communicate effectively with team members to understand project requirements and deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Sciences, or field related to wind energy
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Python development, with a focus on scientific computing and data analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in scientific Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Xarray.
- Proven track record of developing clean, robust, and production-ready code.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work on complex tasks.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS services such as EC2, S3, and EKS.
- Familiar with Apache Airflow.
- Knowledge of advanced simulation tools, FEM, CFD etc.
- Familiarity with machine learning techniques for data analysis and prediction.
- Knowledge of wind energy simulation techniques, such as engineering wake models and site energy assessments.
The salary range for this position is $98,400 - $164,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation. This posting is expected to close on February 5th or thereafter.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes