Meteorologist—Entry
Monitor and manage data from meteorological towers to prepare reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders. Assess site suitability and perform micro-siting for development stage projects to optimize wind farm design. Assist in developing the turbine layout for wind farms based on available meteorological data using advanced mapping software. Analyze performance of operating projects, including evaluation of turbine performance in order to minimize energy losses. Provide analytical support and model capabilities to both finance and development from project conception through project operations. Supervised position.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Meteorology, atmospheric science, wind energy forecasting, wind farm design, analyses, modeling
Education/Training
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or a related science.
Experience
One to two years' of related meteorological experience.
Career Path
Position Reports To
Meteorologist - Senior, Director, Meteorology
Career path moves from this role
Meteorologist - Intermediate