An international advisory firm is seeking a Principal Wind Engineer to join its growing renewable energy team in the Asia Pacific region. This role offers the opportunity to act as a regional subject matter expert in wind energy while helping to build and lead a team of specialists.
Role Overview:
This position plays a key leadership role in delivering wind energy technical advisory services across the full project lifecycle-from early development to operational optimization. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in wind resource assessment, energy yield analysis, and performance benchmarking, with a client-focused and solutions-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities:
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Act as the regional expert for wind energy technical matters.
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Advise clients during project phases including site selection, layout design, loss and uncertainty analysis, and operational benchmarking.
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Review and sign off on Energy Yield Assessments (EYAs), site suitability reports, and long-term forecasts using tools like Openwind and CFD.
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Lead training initiatives and mentor junior engineers.
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Collaborate with commercial and legal teams to shape proposals and deliverables.
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Represent the organization at industry events and technical panels.
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Innovate and enhance tools, processes, and methodologies for improved assessment accuracy and efficiency.
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Contribute to internal quality control and peer review processes.
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Write technical papers and thought leadership content.
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Moderate travel within APAC or globally.
Requirements:
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Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field.
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Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the wind sector, ideally within consultancy, or IPP environments.
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Proficient in wind analysis software (e.g., Openwind, WAsP, WindPro, CFD).
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Strong understanding of meteorological data, SCADA systems, and operational assessments.
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Proven ability to manage clients and lead complex technical scopes.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
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Self-driven, collaborative, and passionate about renewable energy.
