Renewables Project Engineer - Wind Energy

Westinghouse Electric Company; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Income Prot.

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Renewables Project Engineer to manage wind, solar and battery projects across a fleet of wind farms. The role combines project engineering, management and lead responsibilities, with a focus on wind operations and capital improvements.

The position is hybrid in Minneapolis, MN, requiring four days in the office and one remote day per week, with occasional travel to wind farm sites in Minnesota and neighboring states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Project management or project coordination experience.
• Familiarity with project management and business systems.
• Visit active operating facilities and construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital, reliability, and equipment improvement projects from development through execution.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, scopes, and execution plans.
• Manage project financials, purchasing, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, engineering resources, operations teams, and reliability personnel.
• Travel periodically to wind farm sites throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

PM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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:

We are looking for a Renewables Project Engineer - Wind / Solar / Battery to support capital, reliability, and fleet projects across renewable generation facilities, with a primary focus on wind operations. You will be a Project Engineer, Project Manager, and Project Lead, managing projects from planning through execution.

The Project Engineer will report to the hiring manager within the Renewable Generation organization and work with operations managers, reliability engineers, contractors, and other team members supporting approximately 16 wind farms.

This is a hybrid position based in Minneapolis, MN, with a schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote per week. You will also occasionally travel to wind farm sites throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage capital, reliability, and equipment improvement projects from development through execution.
• Support wind generation facilities and coordinate fleet-wide projects across multiple sites.
• Lead both planned and emergent projects, involving mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, scopes, and execution plans.
• Manage project financials, purchasing, forecasting, and cost tracking.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, engineering resources, operations teams, and reliability personnel.
• Support troubleshooting and corrective-action projects related to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, schedules, financial records, and other project controls.
• Coordinate communication between field personnel, operations leadership, engineering teams, and office partners.
• Travel periodically to operating wind farms and project sites throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Project management or project coordination experience.
• Familiarity with project management and business systems.
• Visit active operating facilities and construction sites.

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 $50.00/hour to $55.00/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities