Project Engineer-Renewables (Wind/Solar)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations for Qualifying Status

Job summary

Westinghouse's WECTEC Staffing Services is seeking a Project Engineer (Engineering & Construction) to support capital projects across wind energy sites in Minnesota and nearby regions. Hybrid role in Minneapolis, MN or Sioux Falls, SD.

You will manage roughly a dozen projects annually, overseeing the full lifecycle from planning through execution and closeout. The ideal engineer thrives in a high-ownership environment and coordinates across sites and teams.

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

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical)

Job description

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

Benefits

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

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be ($/hour to $/hour).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities