Lead Field Engineer, Wind Repower

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

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