Manager Site Assessment Wind & Solar Germany

Company Description

Why Statkraft:

Statkraft is Europe's largest producer of renewable energy. As a major player in the wholesale market, we develop green power solutions for both renewable energy producers and commercial and industrial companies. We support our customers on their way to a 100% renewable power supply. Become part of the team and shape the energy world of tomorrow with us! But there is more work to be done – that is why we need you to join!

In Business Development Wind and Solar & Storage, we are currently working on a potential of around 19 gigawatts worldwide, of which over 4 GW in Germany.

Through a corporate acquisition, we have become the operator of several wind farms in Germany in 2021. In addition, we are busy acquiring our own wind and solar projects and also working with other developers. Therefore, we are now looking for a Head of Region South in Business Development Wind & Solar & Storage to support us in our ambitious growth plans in Germany.

As a working location we consider Düsseldorf as well as a home or remote office solution with regular visits to the Düsseldorf office.

Job Description

• Preparation of energy yield assessments, emission calculations, shadow calculations and load analysis based on local wind conditions and site specifics with common tools like WindSim, windPRO WAsP or comparable
• Identification of site specifics to optimize calculations
• Planning and coordination of wind measurements with external partners, as well as follow up on discussions on delivered results
• Build up and maintenance of data basis for noise, shadow and yield calculations through activities in respective associations
• Cooperate with technical experts on the suitability of turbines for particular sites with regards to the meteorological site conditions and on other technical aspects of relevance for the layout
• Cooperate with the LCoE (levelized cost of energy) function to optimize projects across production and costs
• Support to Business Development and Project Management in all daily GIS works

Qualifications

• Excellent team-player with very good interpersonal and communication skills
• Accurate and structured working method with a high sense for precision
• Commercial drive and motivation to achieve outstanding results
• Minimum 3 years experience in a comparable position
• Experienced working with WindSim, windPRO, WAsP or other wind energy modelling tool and ArcGIS Enterprise,
• Degree in engineering with relevant specialisation, such as aerodynamics, meteorology, physics or other relevant field
• Fluency in German and English

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships program like IMD  

• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds 

• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet” 

• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions and work life balance principles. Yoga, sailing, climbing, boxing, cabin rentals, and much more (local specific) 

• The chance to enjoy a break and change of scenery in one of our amazing Statkraft cabins across the country 

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

We evaluate applications for this role on a continuing basis, so please apply with your CV through our career pages as soon as possible