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Job Title: Siting Engineer

Location(s); Portland, OR

General Purpose:

Job Description:

This position is responsible for developing customer specific technical and commercial solutions in support of Wind Power Systems business development within Vestas-American Wind Technology Inc. This includes providing direct support on the determination, development, and presentation of solutions to Vestas 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 Vestas 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.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.