Senior WIND Specialist

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. Following the recently announced transactions, the installed capacity managed by the company is 5.3 GW, almost 1 GW under construction and 6.8 GW under development. The footprint of the company now extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal has a track record of 20 years of experience in partnering with communities, institutions and customers that benefit from its power supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.

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Senior Wind Specialist

Santiago, Chile

Job Summary:

As Senior Wind Specialist, you will join our Engineering and Construction team! In this role, you will report to Head of Engineering and Construction and will have the opportunity to be responsible for the design, modeling, specification, and optimization of utility-scale wind power projects. This position provides advanced engineering support during development, due diligence, and investment assessment phases and is instrumental in defining technical strategies for both greenfield and acquisition projects.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of wind resource analysis, project layout optimization, electrical design, grid interconnection, and hybrid integration. As an internal consultant, the Senior Wind Specialist will interact with multidisciplinary teams and external partners, ensuring that technical decisions are robust, compliant, and aligned with performance and cost-efficiency objectives. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for:

Project Development and Implementation:

• Design utility-scale wind farms, including turbine layout, road and grid access, and electrical integration with transmission networks.
• Optimize wind farm performance using advanced simulation tools (e.g., WAsP, WindPro, OpenWind, Meteodyn WT).
• Conduct and validate energy yield assessments (EYAs) and wind resource measurement campaigns (masts, LIDAR, SODAR).
• Specify main equipment including wind turbines, substations, and control/protection systems.
• Review and validate third-party technical designs, and interface with EPC contractors and OEMs.
• Participate in plant construction reviews and ensure compliance with the approved design.

Technical Due Diligence and Investment Support:

• Provide engineering support in the evaluation of greenfield and acquisition opportunities.
• Assess technical risks, feasibility, and compliance with interconnection and grid code requirements.
• Prepare and review techno-economic studies and documentation for investment committees.

Collaboration and Technical Leadership:

• Support procurement processes by assessing technical proposals and ensuring alignment with project specifications.
• Coordinate with Development and Construction teams to resolve technical issues across project phases.
• Lead internal technical discussions and external consultations with developers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills:

Your profile is a natural match if you have:

• Education: University degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Physics preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing, evaluation, and execution of utility-scale wind projects. Proven track record in resource assessment, layout optimization, feasibility analysis, and technical leadership.
• Skills: Fluent in English (mandatory).

Mastery of wind simulation tools (e.g., WAsP, WindPro, WindFarmer, Meteodyn).

Knowledge of transmission interconnection standards and regulatory frameworks.

Familiarity with hybrid systems and energy storage integration is considered an asset.

Strong capability in reviewing and specifying wind turbines and electrical infrastructure.

• Travel requirements: This role requires frequent national & international travel.

What drives your application forward:

• Postgraduate specialization in Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, or related areas is a plus.
• International experience in the development and implementation of wind projects will be considered a strong asset.
• High analytical capacity and structured decision-making.
• Strong communication and leadership skills in multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience with Owner’s Engineering and EPC delivery models.
• Proactive, adaptable, and goal-oriented.

Our Values

• «We» is our greatest asset
• We respect and protect the environment
• We are doers, committed to doing things right
• We act with integrity and transparency
• We think and act like entrepreneurs

You can find here  more about our Purpose, Mission and Values.

Working @CG:

• We foster a culture where individuals are empowered to succeed, contribute and shape the future of sustainable energy.
• Cross-border collaboration shapes our way of working: our diverse workforce reflects the multicultural environment we embrace every day.
• We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.

Interested in joining our company?

We know that skills and experience come in different forms, and we value diverse perspectives.

If you’re excited about this role but you think you still need to learn some of the required skills, we’d still love to hear from you. You are much more than your CV, so come as you are and tell us who you aspire to become! The most important skills are collaboration, respect, trustworthiness and execution. So go ahead—apply, and let’s contribute to the new energy transition together!

ContourGlobal provides equal employment opportunities and maintains a diverse workforce that reflects the rich environment of the society we live in and markets we operate.