Open Position: Wind and Turbine Performance Engineer/Analyst
Location: Remote, South Africa
Language: English
Overview
ArcVera Renewables, now part of Bureau Veritas, is a leading renewable energy technical consultancy that has been providing finance-grade commercial and technical services for wind, solar, hybrid, and battery storage energy projects for over four decades. We are dedicated to delivering best-in-class services across the project lifecycle to meet the needs of landowners, project developers, investors, project owners and operators globally. We operate globally, in 140 countries, with key locations in the US, Brazil, South Africa, and India.
This role is for a Wind Performance Testing Engineer, including client-facing development and sales requiring deep technical understanding of IEC 61400-12 accredited performance analysis of wind turbine generators. The Wind Performance Test Engineer reports directly to the Manager of Wind Performance Services, who in turn reports to the Director of Wind Engineering.
Key responsibilities:
- Successful planning and execution of power performance tests per IEC Standards though effective project management, technical oversight, and assurance of customer satisfaction
- Evaluating new measurement and analysis methods for continuous improvement
- Installation of wind and power measurement equipment at client sites and selection, supervision, and management of installation sub-contractors
- Preparing proposals and budgets for power performance tests and other technical services adherent to ArcVera’s best practices to meet client requirements and required timelines
- Pricing work according to market rates while providing high quality work product
- Business development within emerging and established global markets related to performance testing and other technical services as offered by ArcVera
- Strong client relationships through timely, frequent, prompt, and accurate communication
- Promoting company products/services that maximize client satisfaction
- Participation in industry-wide technical discussions internationally including IEC committees and conference presentations
- Maintain and grow existing client relationships
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or a related field
- Language: Professional fluency in English (CEFR B2/C1), other languages helpful
- 2+ years of proven work experience in wind turbine performance testing preferred
- Knowledge of wind and power data analysis and statistics (i.e. uncertainty evaluation)
- Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights – GWO climb certification preferred
- Field work (sometimes international) requiring a strong commitment to safety
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – with an ability to build relationships
- A professional work ethic which excels both independently and in teams, with a strong sense of ownership, effective time management, and a passion for problem-solving
Compensation and Benefits:
- Company-paid healthcare
- 50 percent match up to eight percent on 401k with four-year vesting period
- Access to high-quality medical, dental, vision, supplemental, and life insurance programs
- Results-based company bonus
- Four weeks of Paid Time Off
- Clean Energy Transition Benefits
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave for new parents
- Remote work and flexible schedule
If you think you would be a good fit to our team, please send your resume to jamile.perozini@arcvera.com
