Senior Wind Energy Analyst in Montréal

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

DNV Energy Systems' Renewables and Power Advisory Group is seeking a Senior Wind Energy Assessment Analyst to join our Wind Energy Assessment team. This role supports the delivery of technical consulting services for utility-scale wind energy projects across the U.S. & Canada. As a Senior Wind Energy Analyst, you will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, and renewable energy professionals to evaluate wind resources, energy production, project performance, and project risk throughout the project lifecycle.

Our team works together to deliver a wide range of services including pre-construction energy assessments, operational assessments, SCADA analytics, repowering studies, remote sensing verification, and wind resource characterization. We help developers, investors, lenders, utilities, and project owners make informed decisions that enable successful renewable energy projects. We value technical excellence, collaboration, continuous learning, and creating an environment where team members can grow while contributing to meaningful work.

This role is based at our DNV office in Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON or Calgary, AB presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of wind resource and energy production assessments for utility-scale wind energy projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret meteorological, operational, and energy production datasets.
• Contribute technical expertise to pre-construction energy assessments, independent engineer assignments, and technical due diligence reviews.
• Partner with project teams to evaluate project performance, uncertainty, and risk factors.
• Support operational energy assessments using SCADA and production data.
• Prepare and review technical reports, presentations, and customer deliverables.
• Build trusted relationships with customers and participate in technical discussions to support informed project outcomes.
• Support remote sensing and measurement campaign activities, including LiDAR and meteorological data analysis.
• Contribute to wake loss, site suitability, and performance assessment studies.
• Support the development and implementation of automation, digital tools, and process improvements through use of AI.
• Apply AI solutions to solve business problems, improve decision-making, automate routine activities, and enhance the effectiveness, accuracy, quality, and scalability of work products and services.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical specialists to deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Contribute to technical knowledge sharing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plans available to all employees.
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program and accident and critical illness options for you and your family.
• Workplace strategies for mental health resources available to all employees.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities.
• Consumer discounts and rewards through our BenefitsHub.
• Advancement opportunities.

What Is Required

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, or a related technical field.
• Five (5) years of directly relevant professional experience in renewable energy, engineering consulting, data analytics, atmospheric science, or a related technical field.
• Experience performing wind resource assessments or energy production assessments.
• Familiarity with wind energy assessment methodologies and uncertainty analysis.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting wind industry datasets including SCADA, meteorological towers, LiDAR, or operational performance data.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to write clear and detailed technical reports, presentations, and emails, and to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience using AI to improve operational efficiency, innovation, customer outcomes and business performance.
• Experience reviewing technical work and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, or informal leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Copilot, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with industry software such as WindFarmer, Openwind, GIS tools, CFD applications, or similar platforms.
• Experience with automation, scripting, machine learning, or data visualization tools.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically for internal or external business meetings.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to rent and drive a car and travel on public conveyances when required.

We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening.