Team Leader Energy Assessment and Due Diligence, Wind Energy

The experience TÜV SÜD has gained in the area of wind energy over many years and our up-to-date know-how assist you in planning, constructing, and operating safe and reliable wind turbines.

From planning wind farms to designing wind turbines, TÜV SÜD America offers comprehensive, customized consultancy, and service including:

• Type Certification: To ensure your wind energy systems function reliably.
• Site Assessment: To ensure you make full use of the potential offered by your site.
• Wind Farm Certification: To ensure long-term profitability of your project.
• Wind Farm Due Diligence: To develop suitable solution strategies before risks turn into problems.
• Offshore Services: To provide a solid foundation for your project.

As a Wind Energy Certification Body, we carry out certifications, approvals and inspections in the field of wind power and participate in the preparation of standards and regulations. Our engineers are engaged in all aspects of approval, design review, and calculation (stress analyses, dynamics, life cycle assessment) and in the review, testing, approval, and certification of all types of wind turbines. We have successfully supported numerous wind energy projects, performed wind measurements and evaluated many wind park sites. TÜV SÜD America also ensures that all major components are compliant with U.S. standards such as:

• Generators (UL 1004)
• Inverters (UL 1741)
• Overall electrical installation in accordance with the U.S. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (including art. 694 (NFPA 70) for non-utility wind turbines

TÜV SÜD America offers integrated solutions - global, local, and fully customized for:

Manufacturers:

• Type certification according to IEC 61400 WT 01 and design assessment according to GL guidelines
• Protype testing and manufacturer evaluation Quality, occupational health, safety, and environmental protection (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001)
• CE Marking
• Training and qualification
• Non-destructive testing

Investors and Project Developers:

• Offshore project certification
• Feasibility study
• Due diligence / wind and energy yield reports
• Site assessment and wind speed measurement
• Environmental impact assessment
• Wind farm certification (assessment of the foundation, monitoring and quality assurance during manufacturing, transport, and installation)
• Risk management

Operators:

• Final approval and periodic inspections
• Power curve measurement
• Assessment of grid connection and grid quality

Public Sector:

• Regional and municipal energy and climate-change schemes
• Regional and local analysis of potential
• Energy certificates (CDM, green power)

TÜV SÜD America Inc., a subsidiary of TÜV SÜD AG, is a leading globally recognized testing and certification organization. Our Product Service Division offers international safety testing and certification services. With over 600 experts in North America, TÜV SÜD America offers NRTL and SCC Certification, CB Scheme Certification, Field Evaluations, SEMI Evaluations, and other Industrial Machinery Services.

Additional services include Restricted Substances, International Compliance, EMC/Environmental Testing, and Quality Management System Certification. TÜV SÜD also provides CE Marking assistance for the European market, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and many additional global conformity assessment services that help companies gain product compliance to enter individual country markets. 

Position Overview:

TÜV SÜD America Inc., a global leader in product safety, regulatory affairs and certification, has an immediate opening in Peabody, Massachusetts for a:  Team Leader Energy Assessment and Due Diligence, Wind Energy.

TÜV SÜD America Inc's wind energy department is expanding its presence in the US and NAFTA region, and is looking to add a Team Leader to complement the existing team.  The position requires a solid understanding of wind farm development, in particular of wind resource and energy assessments. Applying our internal methods and quality standards, we assist project developers in the initial stages from met towers all the way to obtain financing by providing the final bankable reports. Our other track supports the financier, where we act as engineers to qualify projects, including a detailed risk assessment.

TÜV SÜD has a strong position in the European industry. Since we expanded into the US in 2010 we have experienced successful growth. Our locations are in Germany, Scotland, India and China. Become part of an international team that also engages in wind turbine certification, offshore wind services and much more.

The team leader position requires at least a basic understanding of all strategic responsibilities and a profound understanding of all technical responsibilities, including proficiency in modeling with WAsP or Windpro.

Responsibilities:

Technical responsibilities:

• Solid understanding of wind resource assessment data collection for met towers, LIDAR and SODAR data, including quality procedures and application of respective standards
• Conduct MCP analysis, wind farm layout design and optimization
• Analyze the energy production potential
• Perform risk assessment for energy yield and generate final reports
• Consult our customers along the way in your field of expertise
• Satisfy strong quality requirements with every piece of work
• Understand P&L related issues in order to generate quotes, operate project within budget and handle invoicing
• Further experience in terms of environmental aspects, electrical & civil design, construction or operation of wind farms is desired but not immediately required

Strategic responsibilities:

• Ability to lead and guide a small team, including resource planning, developing strategies and maintain internal quality standards
• Extensive business development to further support our sales efforts
• Establish and expand our internal quality guidelines and procedures
• Communicate with our international wind offices to leverage additional opportunities and implement new products in our US portfolio
• Understanding the wind market and its development and support the Director with his decision making process
• Represent our business at international tradeshows as well as in personal meetings with customers, also to increase our brand recognition within the industry

Qualifications:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Atmospheric sciences, or other technical fields;
• A minimum of 3 years wind energy experience e.g. Wind Turbine Engineer, Wind Energy Analyst, Wind Energy Expert;
• Excellent client relations skills and project management skills;
• Proven track record within industry:
• Existing industry network and exposure to manufacturers, project developers, banks, and investors:
• Demonstrated strengths in solving complex technical problems, and in providing technical review;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to integrate diverse technical information into a clear understanding of risks and appropriate mitigation measures;
• Experience with wind modeling software WAsP and WindPro is required, optionally also with Windfarmer, Windsim, ArcGIS and other tools commonly used in the industry
• An appreciation for renewable energy and quality;
• Willingness to travel

Compensation: TÜV SÜD America offers a competitive compensation package that includes health insurance and participation in the company 401(k) retirement savings plan.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to TÜV SÜD America Inc, Human Resources.