Wind Turbine Mechanical Engineer - Europe (Flexible)

SSE plc; Bilbao; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Wellbeing benefits

Family support

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help select wind turbine technology and support turbines throughout their life cycle across our European renewables portfolio. You will participate from early development through procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring safe and reliable operation of our assets.

You will engage with manufacturers, suppliers and project teams, developing technical requirements within Turbine Supply Agreements and performing due diligence to guide investment

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of wind turbine technology and experience in renewable energy or related engineering environment.
• Understanding of technical due diligence, quality assurance, engineering risk or asset management.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills with cross-country collaboration.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Assess, select and procure utility-scale wind turbines for new projects, ensuring long-term performance.
• Develop and deliver technical requirements within Turbine Supply Agreements with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Conduct technical due diligence, assess turbine technology, quality and reliability for investment decisions.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines during development, construction and commissioning.
• Support operating wind turbine fleet with root cause investigations and reliability improvements.

Skills

Wind turbine technology

Mechanical engineering

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help select wind turbine technology and support turbines throughout their life cycle across our European renewables portfolio. You will participate from early development through procurement, construction and commissioning, ensuring safe and reliable operation of our assets.

You will engage with manufacturers, suppliers and project teams, developing technical requirements within Turbine Supply Agreements and performing due diligence to guide investment