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Job title:
(Graduation) Internship Pattern Recognition Dayahead Power Forecasts Wind Farms (16503)
Subtitle:
Improving the short and long term production forecasts through pattern
recognition and sophisticated adjustments for local circumstances.
Location:
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Job description:
Arnhem
Water & Milieu
Arcadis uses an in-house state-of-the-science meteorological model for weather
forecasts, air quality studies, the prediction of the long term wind climate, short
term wind power forecasts etcetera. This model is more and more being used for
wind energy projects. During the last year this product has through international
collaboration been further developed for the wind energy market and introduced
in the Dutch market. It has been optimized for use in combination with the
software packages WindPRO and WAsP for the prognosis of the long term
energy yield of wind farms.
The research internship is mainly aimed at the optimisation and validation of
short term (intraday and day-ahead) wind power forecasts. We would like to
further improve short term predictions by pattern recognition (statistical analysis)
and to better determine the influence of weather parameters on wind power and
the accuracy of the forecast. This knowledge will be used to even better predict
the power and expected accuracy. This will be demonstrated by checking the
predictions against the allocated production.
Also, attention is drawn to long term power forecasts. We would like to further
validate the weather model for the European situation using available
historical observations at meteorological stations and production data from wind
farms. The research internship is focused on further determining the accuracy of
the model in the European situation, determining which factors play an important
role and the resolution in which these are included in the calculation. This will be
used to increase and ensure the accuracy.
Besides the specific research project there is also room to assist in regular
studies for wind sites.
Will you help us to further optimize our state-of-the-science power
forecast model?
Required
experience and
competences:
For our 3 to 6 months (Graduation) Internship Pattern Recognition Day-ahead
Power Forecasts Wind Farms we are looking for a student with the following
competences:
 Bachelor/Master student with a study related to computer science, physics,
mathematics, meteorology, aerospace engineering or mechanical
engineering;
 Experience with statistical modelling and pattern recognition and with
programming in Python;
 Strong analytical skills;
 Strong sense of purpose, enthusiastic and eager to learn;
 Good English oral and verbal skills are essential;
 Experience with meteorological models is an advantage.
If you tic all the boxes above and you would like to intern within one of the
world’s biggest engineering firms, please do not hesitate and apply directly for
this unique chance.
What do we
Arcadis is a leading global design and consulting firm in the field of the natural
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and built environment. In collaboration with our clients, we deliver exceptional
and sustainable outcomes through the application of design, consultancy,
engineering and project management services.
Within the different departments of Arcadis a whole range of interesting work
placement and graduation projects are offered to students to gain practical
experience within their field of study. Every year, over 150 students choose
Arcadis as the organisation for their graduation project or work placement. In
most cases, our projects determine the content of the student’s activities with us;
the actual work placement or graduation project usually develops within the
framework of a dialogue with the student. During these work placements and
graduation projects with us, the student will get a supervisor who will also make
sure that the student is well acquainted with the people, the culture and the
opportunities available to them at Arcadis. A good thing to know is that Arcadis
provides an internship allowance.
On our website you will find more information about our company.
Contact details:
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If you are interested in this position, please contact Mr. Thijs Pruijssers, Campus
Recruiter, on tel. +31 6 2706 0616 or via thijs.pruijssers@arcadis.com. You can
apply by using the ‘Solliciteren’-button (application button) at
www.werkenbijarcadis.nl not by sending an e-mail.
To assess your application, that we will receive via the “solliciteer direct”
(application button), in the best way possible we would like to receive your most
current Resume and a motivation letter that covers the following aspects:
 reason for your application;
 maximum willingness to travel (in time);
 availability (number of hours per week and desired start date);
 language proficiency.
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