DescriptionOur Power Canada Division supports our clients from coast to coast. Over decades, we have developed a wide range of services, including technical study preparation in niche areas, project management, detailed design and site services. Our expertise is recognized throughout the market for both development and rehabilitation projects. Our experts work together to provide our clients with services that live up to our vision of meeting the highest industry standards and innovating to exceed them. This position is within the market sector Renewable Energy of the Power Division. This market sector specializes in renewable projects related to wind, solar and battery storage. We work in collaboration with public and private sector clients on innovative projects that allow our team members to prove their expertise and to train a new generation of passionate people.
In order to meet these growth challenges, WSP is currently looking for a Wind Energy Analyst to join its Renewable Resource Assessment Team. As a Wind Energy Analyst, you will be responsible for data analysis, meteorological modelling, project design and energy modelling for existing and proposed utility-scale wind energy projects across North America. This position is ideal for an individual with an aptitude and passion for technical data analysis and renewable energy. Under the supervision of the Resource Assessment Manager, the ideal candidate for this position will be based in one of the following WSP office locations: Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal or Quebec City.
Why choose WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
- Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
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What you can expect to do here:
- Collaborate with the WSP field staff and WindServerTM team to develop meteorological deployment plans.
- Analyze meteorological and production data using in-house scripts and software tools.
- Wind flow modelling using various techniques (e.g. CFD, Meso-scale).
- Configure and perform wind resource calculations.
- Assess facility performance based on technology and climate.
- Calculate uncertainty bounds through a statistical analysis of measurements and models.
- Evaluate renewable energy technologies for best economics.
- Evaluate the performance of operational wind farms.
- Shadow flicker and noise emission calculations.
- Turbine selection and layout optimization for lowest cost of energy and project risk.
- Complete climate suitability calculations for the purpose of turbine load and lifetime extension calculations.
- Organize and document geospatial data. Generate maps and perform calculations using GIS software.
- Complete research and process development with the goal to continuously improve energy assessment methodologies and product offerings.
What you'll bring to WSP ...
- At least 4 years' experience in the wind energy industry or meteorology field.
- Completed a post-secondary undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, meteorology, mathematics, statistics, or applicable technical discipline.
- Proficiency with programming languages is considered an asset. In particular, Matlab and Python.
- Experience with evaluating and understanding meteorological phenomenon is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with wind flow modelling software such as Meteodyn is considered an asset.
- Pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Affinity for improving workflow processes; the ability to balance standardization while increasing processes efficiency and quality.
- Strong professional work ethic.
- Effective communication and inter-personal skills for client and team interactions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, OneNote).
- Independently plan work schedule and effectively manage individual responsibilities and projects with quick turn-around times.
