Wind Turbine Drivetrain Engineer III

Invenergy, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Mechanical Engineer III, Operations Engineering, to support a large wind energy fleet. You will diagnose drivetrain reliability issues, perform root cause analyses, and advance processes to improve performance across projects.

The role emphasizes monitoring gear trains, planning repairs, and building capability in in-house teams. Travel up to 25% and occasional field work are required.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or physical science required.
• 4–6 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong interest in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and quick to adopt new software.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor gears, bearings, generators, and oil debris sensors in wind turbine drivetrains.
• Assess damage, categorize severity, and propose repair or troubleshooting steps.
• Prepare reports of alerts and recommendations and track metrics.
• Collect repair reports and maintain a failure log for major components.
• Schedule End of Warranty inspections and file claims with OEMs.
• Support in-house repair teams and mentor field staff.
• Lead pilot projects for new equipment, tools, or processes.
• Source hard-to-find parts for aging wind turbines.
• Visit sites for inspections, failure investigations, or training.
• Travel up to 25% and perform moderate field work.

Skills

Time management

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Renewable energy interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Vibration analysis

Data access/storage systems

Job description

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks a Mechanical Engineer III, Operations Engineering, to support a large wind energy fleet. You will diagnose drivetrain reliability issues, perform root cause analyses, and advance processes to improve performance across projects.

The role emphasizes monitoring gear trains, planning repairs, and building capability in in-house teams. Travel up to 25% and occasional field work are required.