Intersect · 3 weeks ago
Wind Resource Assessment Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$185K/yr - $195K/yr
4+ years expIntersect is a flexible workplace focused on accelerating the transition to cleaner power systems. The Wind Resource Assessment Engineer will perform wind resource assessments, optimize turbine layouts, and support project approvals to ensure project viability and technical robustness.
EnergyEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Perform site-level and long-term wind resource assessments, including 8760 development, wind flow modeling, uncertainty analysis, and long-term reference station selection
Stay current on industry best practices for wind measurements, modeling methodologies, and instrumentation
Maintain technical ownership of wind resource deliverables, coordinating internal teams and external consultants as needed
Evaluate wind turbine technologies and support turbine selection aligned with site conditions and project objectives
Design, optimize, and microsite turbine layouts in collaboration with civil, electrical, EPC, and construction partners, balancing performance, environmental, and constructability constraints
Review balance-of-plant designs with a focus on wind turbine generator optimization and overall project efficiency
Assess capital expenditure sensitivity related to turbine layout, spacing, and design changes
Plan and execute meteorological tower and remote sensing campaigns, including siting strategy and installation coordination
Prepare site condition inputs and interface with turbine supplier engineering teams, including coordination of power curve testing
Support alignment across suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, bankable technical inputs
Support permitting, financing, and due diligence efforts by providing wind resource, layout, shadow flicker, noise, avian, and turbine evaluation inputs
Deliver clear, defensible analyses that support project approvals, investment decisions, and external technical reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Meteorology, or a closely related field
4+ years of experience performing wind resource assessments and turbine layout design across development through construction phases
Experience managing wind assessments and layouts while mitigating financial and technical risk through close coordination with civil and electrical subject matter experts
Proficiency with wind resource assessment and wind flow modeling tools, including data analysis, MCP methods, and uncertainty evaluation
Working knowledge of GIS tools for extracting, analyzing, and interpreting project data
Comfort working with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace, along with cloud-based document management tools
A collaborative, adaptable work style that will help you succeed in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Preferred
Programming experience (such as Python or R) is a plus but not required
Benefits
100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
$150 monthly food stipend
$150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet
Pet insurance allowance
Full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits
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Intersect
We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$8.95BKey Investors
Santander CIBTPGHPS Investment Partners
2025-12-22Acquired
2024-12-10Private Equity· $800M
2024-07-17Debt Financing· $837M
Leadership Team
Sheldon Kimber
CEO, Founder
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