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Wind Resource Analyst

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Wind Resource Analyst

Schenectady, NY

Job Description Summary

The Global Wind Resource team is seeking a team member to be a Wind Resource Analyst, providing technical guidance and feedback in support of sales proposals in Onshore Wind

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Support the new-units and services teams in their proposals by performing Wind Resource, Annual Energy Production, and Turbine Layout Optimization
  • Translate measured wind conditions to wind resource characterizations and generate input conditions to Mechanical Loads Assessments
  • Develop solutions to increase customer value and enable digital wind farm optimization.
  • Communicate and provide recommendations through analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical material to internal and external audiences
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers to advance internal and industry initiatives
  • Contribute to the creation of customer facing technical documents

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Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in a relevant field

Desired Characteristics:

  • Passion/desire to work in the Wind Energy industry.
  • Highly motivated, self-starter, energetic, positive, flexible in changing environments.
  • Strong dedication to a career in technology and a real passion for engineering
  • Ability to demonstrate a structured approach to problem solving, learning agility
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate technical problems in clear and simple terms
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in project teams in an international environment
  • Proven scholastic achievements and proactive leadership skills
  • Wind Resource Assessment and/or wind-related engineering and technology experience
  • Familiarity with OpenWind, Windographer, GIS tools, and Wind Turbine micro-siting
  • Familiarity with layout design and optimization for wind farms
  • Field instrumentation, test and/or validation experience

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 January 22nd 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

Client-provided location(s): Schenectady, NY, USA
Job ID: GE_Vernova-1855056210
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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