Application Guide

How to Apply for Wind Resource Assessment Engineer

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power stands out by focusing on scalable low-carbon solutions that serve both retail and wholesale energy markets, offering clean electricity and fuels. Their integrated approach to renewable energy development makes them a forward-thinking player in the transition to sustainable energy systems, ideal for engineers passionate about practical climate solutions.

About This Role

This Wind Resource Assessment Engineer role involves performing comprehensive wind resource assessments, designing turbine layouts, and executing meteorological campaigns to optimize wind farm performance. The position is impactful because it directly influences project viability, energy yield predictions, and the successful deployment of clean energy infrastructure across Intersect Power's portfolio.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing meteorological data from ongoing campaigns, running wind flow models to refine turbine layouts, and collaborating with civil engineers on siting constraints. You'd also be preparing uncertainty assessments for project reviews and coordinating with remote sensing vendors for upcoming measurement campaigns.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • Has 4+ years of hands-on experience with wind resource assessments, turbine layout design, and wind flow modeling tools (e.g., WAsP, WindPRO, OpenWind) across development through construction phases
  • Demonstrates proficiency in 8760 development, MCP methods, uncertainty analysis, and long-term reference station selection for accurate energy yield predictions
  • Possesses working knowledge of GIS tools for spatial analysis and experience coordinating meteorological tower/remote sensing campaigns with cross-functional teams
  • Holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Meteorology with practical experience aligning turbine technology selection with site-specific conditions and project objectives

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Quantify your wind resource assessment experience with specific metrics (e.g., 'analyzed 15+ sites with uncertainty under 8%' or 'optimized layouts increasing AEP by 3%')

2

Highlight experience with both meteorological tower campaigns AND remote sensing technologies (LiDAR/SODAR), as Intersect Power mentions both in their responsibilities

3

Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration by mentioning specific examples of working with civil, electrical, or EPC partners on layout optimization

4

Tailor your resume to show progression through development phases (pre-construction, construction, operational) since they emphasize 'across development through construction phases'

5

Include keywords from their requirements: '8760 development,' 'wind flow modeling,' 'MCP methods,' 'uncertainty evaluation,' and 'GIS tools' in your application materials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Explain how your wind resource assessment experience directly contributes to scalable low-carbon solutions (tying to their company mission)', 'Provide a specific example of turbine layout optimization that balanced energy yield with construction/engineering constraints', 'Describe your approach to uncertainty analysis and how it informed project decision-making in previous roles', "Mention experience with remote sensing campaigns and how you've coordinated these with broader project teams"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Intersect Power's project portfolio and recent announcements to understand their geographic focus and project scale
  • → Research their leadership team and technical publications to understand their approach to renewable energy development
  • → Look into their partnerships and market positioning in both retail and wholesale energy markets
  • → Understand their technology preferences by examining any public information about their existing wind projects

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your complete process for a wind resource assessment from data collection through uncertainty analysis
2 How do you approach turbine selection when site conditions present conflicting optimization criteria (e.g., high wind shear vs. complex terrain)?
3 Describe a time you had to coordinate a meteorological campaign with construction or civil engineering teams. What challenges arose?
4 How do you stay current with evolving remote sensing technologies and incorporate them into assessment methodologies?
5 What experience do you have with GIS tools specifically for wind resource assessment (beyond basic mapping)?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with generic renewable energy experience without specific wind resource assessment examples and tools mentioned
  • Failing to demonstrate hands-on experience with the complete assessment workflow (data collection, modeling, uncertainty, layout)
  • Not showing awareness of how wind resource assessment integrates with other project functions (civil, electrical, construction)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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