Field Engineer

Deutsche Windtechnik; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks a Field Engineer – Repower to lead due diligence, engineering, and technical development for large-scale wind repower projects. The role focuses on 80/20 repowers, competitive EPC bids, site feasibility, and alignment of engineering with project economics and permitting.

You will collaborate across business development and engineering to assess constructability, logistics, and project risks, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Experience with wind energy construction projects.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Deep understanding of wind turbine systems, foundations, and site infrastructure relevant to repowering or construction.
• Familiarity with EPC contracts and supporting competitive bid responses for retrofit or upgrade scopes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of interconnection, permitting, and regulatory compliance in repower contexts.
• Able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• Experience developing upgrades/improvements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess turbine conditions and project risks.
• Develop site-specific execution plans and construction work packages.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to organize delivery, laydown, and staging.
• Analyze SCADA data and historical performance with engineering teams to identify upgrade opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and zoning regulations.
• Provide daily technical field support during turbine removal, upgrades, and installations.
• Troubleshoot real-time issues and coordinate with engineering, operations, and project leads for resolution.
• Oversee QA/QC standards during installation and retrofitting.
• Support commissioning, punch list closure, and project turnover documentation.

Skills

Wind energy proj. experience

Driver's license

Turbine systems knowledge

EPC contracts familiarity

Strong communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Health & safety screening

Upgrade/improvement experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng. or related

Job description

Field Engineer – Repower

Deutsche Windtechnik is Germany's largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018. Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Ready to be an important part of our repower team as a Field Engineer?

The Field Engineer plays a key role in leading and supporting due diligence, engineering, and technical development activities for large-scale renewable energy projects, with a focus on 80/20 repowers. This position is integral to preparing competitive EPC bids, evaluating site feasibility, and supporting both business development and operations for successful project outcomes. A strong emphasis is placed on aligning engineering strategy with project economics, permitting, and optimization to ensure the success of 80/20 repower initiatives.

Are You Looking to:

• Support an optimized repower strategy focused on improving reliability and increasing power output.
• Lead or contribute to technical due diligence efforts, evaluating site conditions, turbine verification, laydown setup, and civil components.
• Shape and validate project repower scopes with a focus on regulatory, technical, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate across business development and engineering teams to assess constructability, logistics, and project risks.

Are You Ready to:

• Conduct on-site evaluations to assess turbine conditions and identify project risks.
• Develop site-specific execution plans and construction work packages.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to organize delivery, laydown, and staging.
• Analyze SCADA data, historical performance, and component history with engineering teams to identify upgrade opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to environmental, safety, and zoning regulations.
• Provide daily technical field support during turbine removal, upgrades, and installations.
• Troubleshoot real-time issues and coordinate with engineering, operations, and project leads for resolution.
• Oversee QA/QC standards during installation and retrofitting.
• Support commissioning, punch list closure, and project turnover documentation.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Valid Driver's License
• Proven experience with wind energy construction projects.
• Deep understanding of wind turbine systems (rotors, nacelles, towers), foundations, and site infrastructure relevant to repowering or construction.
• Familiarity with EPC contracts and supporting competitive bid responses for retrofit or upgrade scopes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of interconnection, permitting, and regulatory compliance in repower contexts
• Able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• Experience developing upgrades/improvements preferred
• We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system's maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

What You’ll Get:

• 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:

What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.

Our Vision: To empower the Americas' achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.

How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are:Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affentative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.