Project Engineer – Wind / Renewable Energy

HireTalent; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent in Minnesota is seeking an E&C Engineer to support capital improvement, reliability, and infrastructure projects across utility-scale wind facilities. This role blends engineering expertise with project management to drive safe, on-time, on-budget execution.

You will coordinate with operations, engineers, contractors, purchasing, accounting, and project controls; develop and manage schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and project documentation; and provide troubleshooting for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• 2–10 years of engineering experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with project management and business systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital improvement and reliability projects for wind generation facilities.
• Coordinate with operations teams, engineers, contractors, purchasing, accounting, and project controls.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and project documentation.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions for mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Monitor project costs, track expenditures, and ensure projects stay on budget.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Support project planning, design reviews, construction activities, and project closeout.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

We're hiring an E&C Engineer to support capital improvement, reliability, and infrastructure projects across utility-scale wind generation facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with project management in the renewable energy industry.

What You'll Do:

• Manage capital improvement and reliability projects for wind generation facilities
• Coordinate with operations teams, engineers, contractors, purchasing, accounting, and project controls
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and project documentation
• Support troubleshooting and corrective actions for mechanical and electrical equipment issues
• Monitor project costs, track expenditures, and ensure projects stay on budget
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure safe, efficient project execution
• Support project planning, design reviews, construction activities, and project closeout

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related Engineering discipline
• 2-10 years of engineering experience
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with project management and business systems
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP Certification
• EIT Certification
• PE License
• Experience with project management software
• Accounting, budgeting, purchasing, or project controls experience