Onshore Wind Project Engineer

扰; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the energy sector is on the lookout for skilled Project Engineers to join their Onshore Renewables team. This exciting role involves leading multi-disciplinary projects in wind, solar, and storage, ensuring safe and quality engineering input. Candidates should possess a strong background in onshore renewables, with expertise in civil and electrical engineering. You will collaborate with diverse teams, manage technical scopes, and contribute to the development of sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project engineering experience in onshore wind.
• Master's degree and PE licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical scopes from feasibility to final investment decisions.
• Coordinate with OEMs and manage engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

Skills

Battery Energy Storage Systems

Commissioning

Design Control

People Management

Safety

Stakeholder Management

Wind Power

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Entity: Gas & Low Carbon Energy

Job Family Group: Project Management Group

Job Summary: Gas & Low Carbon Energy is seeking Project Engineers to join the Onshore Renewables team. These roles involve delivering key technical work scopes to support the development of multi-disciplinary onshore renewables projects, including wind, solar, and storage, which may be standalone, collocated with green hydrogen production, or part of other energy solutions.

We are looking for Project Engineers with expertise in onshore renewables from disciplines such as civil engineering, electrical engineering, and generation technologies (solar PV, wind turbines, battery storage). The Project Engineer will ensure safe, quality, and competitive engineering input, manage technical scopes with third-party contractors, and be a vital part of multi-disciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead technical work scopes from feasibility to final investment decisions, including site assessments, feasibility studies, and development of execution plans.
2. Coordinate with OEMs and manage engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
3. Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to define objectives, scope, and deliverables, supporting governance processes.
4. Assist in procurement activities, including developing specifications and evaluating proposals.
5. Maintain accurate project documentation such as design files, specifications, and correspondence.
6. Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
7. Identify and mitigate engineering risks.
8. Support performance improvement and value engineering initiatives.
9. Deliver work in accordance with standards set by the Technical Centre of Excellence.
10. Work with the Technical Centre of Excellence to improve practices and share knowledge.
11. Manage external contacts like contractors and regulatory bodies.
12. Promote a safe and environmentally responsible work culture, considering HSSE risks.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Engineering degree required; master's preferred, with PE licensure advantageous.
2. At least 5 years of direct experience in project engineering within onshore wind.
3. Experience with utility-scale and behind-the-meter wind projects, and knowledge of hydrogen tech is a plus.
4. Experience with developers, turbine OEMs, or EPCs is beneficial.
5. Understanding of project value drivers and ability to enhance competitiveness safely and with quality.
6. Knowledge of the US Renewables Market is advantageous.
7. Strong leadership, influence, and collaboration skills.
8. Willingness to travel up to 15% to project sites.

Additional Information:

Up to 25% travel expected. The role is eligible for relocation within the country and offers a hybrid work model (office/remote).

Skills include Battery Energy Storage Systems, Commissioning, Design Control, People Management, Safety, Stakeholder Management, Wind Power, and more.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Employment may be contingent upon compliance with local policies, including background checks and medical reviews.