Siting Engineer

Overview:
TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. At client, we live our company values of Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion. In an innovative and evolving industry, we change quickly to meet the needs of our customers. Our motivation is to preserve the environment through sustainable energy solutions. If this aligns with your values and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you!
Job Title: Siting Engineer
Location: Portland, OR
Duration: Full Time
Job Type: Full Time
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
General Purpose:

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

Responsibilities:

• Collect project inputs and constraints, define project scope for Global Siting, and review and deliver results.
• Develop project specific siting technical solutions to maximize project value while managing risks.
• Utilize knowledge of client turbines and regional wind conditions to provide expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify market requirements and trends to drive product, tool, and process development
• 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
• Develop tools and collaborate on projects utilizing siting data to create value
• Other special projects or tasks, including general support of auctions, Co-development, Market Intelligence, etc.

Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably within 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.
• Working experience within the wind energy industry highly desired.
• Demonstrated 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 highly desired.
• Experience using aero-elastic modeling packages for wind energy applications highly desired.
• Requires excellent analytical and methodical skills.
• Requires high level 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 constantly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to travel based on customer needs and overall company objectives.
• Knowledge within the field of meteorology preferred.
• Working knowledge of sales & marketing business processes preferred.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.