An international advisory firm is seeking a Principal Wind Engineer to join its growing renewable energy team in the Asia Pacific region. This role offers the opportunity to act as a regional subject matter expert in wind energy while helping to build and lead a team of specialists.

Role Overview:

This position plays a key leadership role in delivering wind energy technical advisory services across the full project lifecycle-from early development to operational optimization. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in wind resource assessment, energy yield analysis, and performance benchmarking, with a client-focused and solutions-driven approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the regional expert for wind energy technical matters.

• Advise clients during project phases including site selection, layout design, loss and uncertainty analysis, and operational benchmarking.

• Review and sign off on Energy Yield Assessments (EYAs), site suitability reports, and long-term forecasts using tools like Openwind and CFD.

• Lead training initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

• Collaborate with commercial and legal teams to shape proposals and deliverables.

• Represent the organization at industry events and technical panels.

• Innovate and enhance tools, processes, and methodologies for improved assessment accuracy and efficiency.

• Contribute to internal quality control and peer review processes.

• Write technical papers and thought leadership content.

• Moderate travel within APAC or globally.

Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in the wind sector, ideally within consultancy, or IPP environments.

• Proficient in wind analysis software (e.g., Openwind, WAsP, WindPro, CFD).

• Strong understanding of meteorological data, SCADA systems, and operational assessments.

• Proven ability to manage clients and lead complex technical scopes.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Self-driven, collaborative, and passionate about renewable energy.