Wind Resource Assessment Engineer

Core responsibilities:

• Perform site-level and long-term wind resource assessments, including 8760 development, wind flow modeling, uncertainty analysis, and long-term reference station selection
• 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
• Plan and execute meteorological tower and remote sensing campaigns, including siting strategy and installation coordination

This role advances Intersect's mission to accelerate the transition to cleaner power systems by shaping how wind projects are measured, designed, and optimized, directly informing project viability and financing confidence for utility-scale renewable energy.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 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
• 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

Total Compensation: $185,000-$195,000 (base salary + bonus in USD)

• Health & Wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Time to Recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
• Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health with 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus Headspace account
• Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to 401k or RRSP
• Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup

Intersect Power's mission is to accelerate the transition to cleaner power systems through utility-scale renewable energy projects, bringing together subject matter experts across multiple technologies to ensure projects are technically robust, financially sound, and built for long-term performance.