Project Engineer

Deutsche Windtechnik; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik, headquartered in Houston, TX, is seeking a Project Engineer (Repower) to support wind energy repowering projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to optimize performance and reduce costs while ensuring safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical or electrical engineering degree, proven experience with large wind projects, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience with large-scale wind energy projects.
• Ability to travel up to 50% during project execution.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of repowering projects from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement work instructions for upgrades and repairs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project scope and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Wind energy expertise

Project coordination

Regulatory familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Project 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 Project Engineer?

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of wind energy repowering projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with internal teams, external contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful execution, aiming to optimize the performance and longevity of existing wind turbines while maximizing energy production and minimizing costs. This role requires a combination of technical expertise in wind energy and a strong understanding of renewable energy regulations and standards.

Are You Looking to:

• Play a critical role in the development, execution, and management of a repower project?
• Provide engineering and technical support for development and execution of projects?
• From initial conception to final commissioning, be responsible for overseeing all engineering aspects of repower development, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory standards?
• Develop, maintain and update work instructions as required for upgrades and repairs?
• Support the planning and execution of wind energy repower projects, aspects including civil works, WTG upgrades and removal of retired components?
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables?

Are You Ready to:

• Conduct thorough technical assessments of existing wind turbines, identifying opportunities for repowering to improve efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Evaluate potential repowering strategies, such as turbine upgrades, component refurbishments, and controller optimization, considering technical feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate repowering solutions tailored to site‑specific conditions and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, permits, and standards governing wind energy projects, including environmental, safety, and zoning requirements.
• Facilitate the permitting process, liaising with regulatory agencies, landowners, and community stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals and permits.
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with repowering projects, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address them effectively.
• Implement quality assurance and safety plans to uphold high standards of workmanship and ensure the reliability and safety of repowered wind turbines.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience with large‑scale wind energy projects.
• Strong technical expertise in wind turbine technology, including familiarity with turbine components, systems, and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects from conception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and permitting processes related to renewable energy projects.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work in diverse environments as needed. (Up to 50% during project execution).
• 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 Affi­rmative 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.