Mechanical Engineer

Renewables Mechanical Engineer-Level 1 Associate

This Engineer-Level 1 Associate role focuses on providing mechanical engineering support for wind turbine maintenance, restoration, and special projects across a renewable energy fleet. You will troubleshoot mechanical systems, perform failure analysis, and develop engineering solutions that enhance equipment reliability and support major maintenance initiatives. Working closely with project teams, site operations, OEMs, and contractors, you will contribute to fleet-wide reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

The position is primarily office-based, with occasional visits to wind generation sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support for wind turbine maintenance, restoration, and special projects across the renewable fleet.
• Perform root cause analysis on mechanical equipment issues and develop clear, actionable corrective recommendations.
• Review and validate repair procedures, technical reports, and contractor work scopes to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Support major component replacement activities, blade maintenance programs, and broader reliability initiatives for wind turbines.
• Develop detailed repair recommendations and engineering solutions for complex mechanical issues in wind turbine systems.
• Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, project managers, site operations, and other internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Assist with project planning and budgeting by providing technical input, scope definition, and engineering documentation.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including analysis reports, repair plans, and reliability improvement proposals.
• Support fleet-wide reliability programs and continuous improvement efforts by analyzing performance data and proposing enhancements.
• Contribute to special projects involving wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS) as needed.
• Use tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, and Power BI to track projects, analyze data, and report on engineering activities.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence in all engineering and project work.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Approximately 3 years of engineering experience supporting wind turbines, renewable energy assets, or comparable industrial equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems and diagnosing equipment failures.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise reports and documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical skills for performing root cause analysis and engineering evaluations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience using engineering analysis tools to evaluate mechanical performance and reliability.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence in engineering work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering with a preference for Mechanical Engineering.
• 05 years of engineering experience, with direct exposure to wind, solar, or battery energy storage systems (BESS) considered beneficial.
• Experience working with GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, or other major wind turbine platforms.
• Hands-on experience with major component replacements and turbine mechanical systems, including blades and drive-train components.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet for project tracking and coordination.
• Proficiency in Power BI for data visualization and performance reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations and reliability analysis.
• Experience supporting utility-scale wind generation assets and understanding their operational requirements.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to develop practical engineering solutions under time and budget constraints.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, site operations teams, OEMs, and contractors.
• Interest in renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems.

Work Environment

The role is primarily office-based, providing engineering support to a fleet of renewable energy assets, with occasional travel to wind generation sites for project support, inspections, and coordination with field teams. You will work in a professional, collaborative…