Wind Energy Forecasting Analyst

GH’s USA operation, Garrad Hassan America, Inc. (GHA), currently has offices located in San Diego, CA, Portland, OR, Austin, TX and Peterborough, NH.

GH provides a variety of consulting services to the wind energy business and is world renowned for its excellence and integrity in producing high quality independent engineering consulting services and due diligence reviews. GHA is expanding to meet the growing needs of the wind power industry and is seeking qualified engineering professionals to fill a variety of positions.

Garrad Hassan is looking to recruit into its GH Forecaster team, which offers wind energy forecasting services to wind farm owners and developers, utilities and electrical grid operators. GH currently forecasts for a large portfolio of sites in nine countries around the world and is seeking to expand the team due to market demand.

As a member to the global GH Forecaster team, responsibilities will encompass a wide range of activities, including:

• Delivering highly accurate and reliable forecasting services for energy traders, regulators and owner/operators;
• Forecast evaluation and improvement;
• Producing forecast performance reports;
• Researching and developing new modeling methods.

Required qualifications include:

• B.S. in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, physics, or engineering;
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team;
• Strong analytical skills and innovative thinking;
• The ability to work under commercial pressure.

Desired qualifications include:

• M.S. in meteorology or atmospheric sciences;
• Experience in statistical modeling;
• Strong software or IT skills;
• Experience in the wind energy industry.

This position will be based in San Diego, CA, with occasional travel required. GHA offers an excellent benefit package including 100% paid employee and their dependents’ medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. GHA has a matching 401(k) program, employer funded long term disability, life insurance, a flexible PTO leave schedule, and more.

Please apply using the application form to:

Sam Shannon
9665 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 435
San Diego, CA 92123

or via email: careers@garradhassan.com