Project Engineer; Renewables

Project Engineer

Project Engineer will support capital projects at wind farms across the region, primarily in Southwest Minnesota, with sites throughout MN, SD, and nearby areas.

Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately a dozen projects per year, overseeing the entire project lifecycle at wind facilities.
• Plan and schedule capital projects at wind farms.
• Order equipment and coordinate with contractors.
• Communicate and collaborate with site Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Perform limited research and development to select optimal equipment options.
• Manage a multiyear (5-year) project portfolio, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure quality, adherence to schedule, and control costs.
• Travel during construction windows to oversee installations, as needed.
• Engage in desk-based planning and scheduling, including opening and planning work orders.
• Coordinate schedules and field visits with contractors.
• Work with O&M teams to align priorities.
• Research equipment options and document decisions.
• Develop and manage budgets and forecast project portfolios.
• Occasionally visit sites during construction to oversee work.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; other disciplines considered), ideally from an ABET-accredited program
• Project management experience
• PMP certification (nice to have)
• PE license (nice to have)
• Renewables experience, especially wind energy
• Strong communication skills, critical due to multisite coordination
• Ability to work effectively with O&M teams
• Independent problem solving and ownership
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience
• Strong renewables project management background considered, even without a degree (engineering degree highly preferred, not required)