Wind Turbine Engineering Manager – Reliability & Growth

Leeward Energy; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Leeward Renewable Energy in the United States seeks a Turbine Engineering Manager (M3) to lead the Turbine Engineering team, guiding reliability and performance of the wind fleet. You will manage projects, deliver savings, and support new projects transitioning to operations.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will coordinate with site managers, develop maintenance programs, and drive technology upgrades across GE, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Gamesa, and Vestas turbines.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree; advanced credentials are a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant technical experience, wind power preferred.
• Mechanical design and operation knowledge.
• Experience maintaining wind turbines and large components.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams.
• Strong communication and team-management skills.
• Capable of meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead turbine engineering to improve plant performance and reliability.
• Identify turbine issues and coordinate solutions with plant managers.
• Prioritize faults causing downtime and lost energy.
• Develop programs for condition monitoring, maintenance, and repair.
• Own the LRE Integrity Management Program for wind turbines.
• Develop expertise across GE, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Gamesa, and Vestas.
• Mentor and manage the Turbine Engineering team.
• Present progress to operations management.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Mechanical design

Mechanical drawings & schematics

Project leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or PE credentials a plus

Job description

Leeward Renewable Energy in the United States seeks a Turbine Engineering Manager (M3) to lead the Turbine Engineering team, guiding reliability and performance of the wind fleet. You will manage projects, deliver savings, and support new projects transitioning to operations.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will coordinate with site managers, develop maintenance programs, and drive technology upgrades across GE, Mitsubishi, Siemens, Gamesa, and Vestas turbines.