Project Engineer-Renewables (Wind/Solar)

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, via WECTEC Staffing Services, seeks a Project Engineer for renewable energy projects in the Minneapolis area. The role covers planning through execution across multiple wind sites, requiring strong ownership and collaboration with site teams.

The position involves managing capital projects, budgeting, and coordinating contractors, with a focus on safety and high-quality delivery in a hybrid work environment in Minneapolis, MN or Sioux Falls, SD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)
• 3–7 years of experience in project engineering or project management
• 3+ years experience managing projects from planning through execution

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and complete capital projects at wind energy facilities
• Manage a portfolio of multi-year projects, including budgeting and forecasting
• Procure equipment and coordinate contractors and vendors
• Collaborate with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams
• Perform technical evaluations and equipment selection (light R&D)
• Ensure schedule, cost, and quality targets are met by tracking project performance
• Conduct site visits during construction phases to oversee work and ensure execution
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and communication across team members

Skills

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Project planning

Cross-site coordination

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

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Project Engineer-Renewables (Wind/Solar)

Requisition Number: 32315

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Location: Minneapolis, US

WECTEC Staffing Services

A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

WECTEC Staffing Services provides customer-focused solutions with offerings ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche solutions, never compromising on delivering best-in-class customer service to both our clients and our professionals each day.

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN or Sioux Falls, SD

We are looking for a Project Engineer (Engineering & Construction) to support capital projects across a portfolio of renewable energy sites, wind farms located in Southwest Minnesota and surrounding regions.

You will manage approximately a dozen projects per year, overseeing the full project lifecycle from planning through execution and closeout. You are an engineer or project manager who excels in a high-ownership environment and is comfortable working across multiple sites and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, and complete capital projects at wind energy facilities
• Manage a portfolio of multi-year projects, including budgeting and forecasting
• Procure equipment and coordinate contractors and vendors
• Collaborate with Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams
• Perform technical evaluations and equipment selection (light R&D)
• Ensure schedule, cost, and quality targets are met by tracking project performance.
• Conduct site visits during construction phases to oversee work and ensure execution
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and communication across team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)
• 3–7 years of experience in project engineering or project management
• 3+ years experience managing projects from planning through execution

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be (($/hour to $/hour)).

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

WECTEC LLC and WECTEC Staffing Services LLC are subsidiaries of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC