Director, Meteorology
Develop and manage the meteorology program to support the company’s solar energy generation business and to provide solar energy forecasts for locations of interest. Oversee the compilation of meteorological database for solar projects including archiving of past meteorological data, current operating projects, data, and development project data. Oversee the assessment of site suitability and micro-siting for development stage projects to optimize solar farm design. Manage Data Analysts, Field Technicians, and/or contractors providing meteorological tower erection, data analysis, numerical modeling, and forecasting. Provide analytical support and modeling capabilities to both finance and development from project conception through project operations.
Position Requirements
Knowledge/Skills
Technical, commercial, and political aspects driving the solar industry, Meteorology, atmospheric science, solar energy forecasting, solar farm design, analyses, modeling
Education/Training
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or a related science.
Experience
10-15 years' of related meteorological experience.
Career Path
Career path moves from this role
Vice President Operations, VP Solar Business