PGD Reliability Engineer - Wind

PGD Reliability Engineer - Wind

Date: Jan 6, 2026

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 92658

Next Era Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Next Era Energy Resources is seeking a highly motivated and energetic engineer to join our PGD Wind Reliability team located in the Midwestern United States. As a reliability engineer, you will join a team of engineers and technical specialists and collaborate with cross-functional teams to participate in projects and processes to optimize wind turbine performance, increase reliability, and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will be able to operate independently, creatively solve complex technical issues, be comfortable with statistical data‑analytics, manage their time across multiple projects, develop/mentor their teammates, and communicate effectively across organizational stakeholders at all levels.

If you have limited work experience in the reliability engineering field, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Alternate position levels are available for the right candidate.

• Professional Experience – 5+ years
• FE certification or PE License
• Six Sigma Certified – Green Belt or Black Belt
• Field power generation operations experience or prior experience supporting field operations
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Expertise in wind turbine component failure modes (gearbox, blades, bearings, electrical systems)
• Experience in Enterprise Asset Management systems (e.g. Maximo) and Power
  
  BI Development
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills across various internal and external stakeholder groups
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and energy storage systems
• Experience with reliability‑centered maintenance (RCM) programs and tools such as vibration analysis, oil analysis, and infrared thermography
• Willingness to travel to project sites and climb wind turbines >350 ft as needed.

Ideal Candidate will reside in North Dakota, South Dakota or Montana. Roughly 50% travel required to regional wind sites.

• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

• Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Experience:
  
  2+ years

• Supervisor/Management
  
  Experience:
  
  0+ years

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Next Era Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e‑mail to recruiting‑coordinator.sh , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

Alternatively, you may call 1‑844‑694‑4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

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