Wind Turbine Mechanical Systems Engineer

Iberdrola; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits and growth

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match 12%

Health, dental, Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AVANGRID POWER, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support its Wind Turbine and Solar PV fleet, resolving issues in drivetrain, structures, foundations, and bearings. The role emphasizes technical investigations, root-cause analysis, and coordination with OEMs and consultants.

The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3+ years in Renewables, strong writing skills, and proficiency with CAD/FEA tools. Willingness to travel and work in field is required.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Renewables.
• Demonstrated record of superior academic and professional performance.
• Possession of comprehensive writing skills.
• Working knowledge of office and engineering analysis programs.
• Familiarity with FEA, aeroelastic and CAD modeling programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys, Flex, Bladed, etc.
• Familiarity with testing and measurement equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to take actions beyond the explicit job responsibilities to assist in large, complex projects.
• Must work well under pressure from job demands, multi-tasking ability essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME in the areas above by supporting Avangrid’s operational fleet on technical issues related to these areas and by proposing and evaluating improvements and modifications.
• Participate in and support investigations into anomalies and failures of mechanical equipment, including major and minor components. Assist in carrying out inspections and analysis with the aim of evaluating hypotheses, identifying root cause, and evaluating corrective measures.
• Coordinate with external professional and consultants as necessary to support technical investigations.
• Create and maintain technical comprehensive summaries to document progress and experience.
• Organize and lead meetings with original equipment manufacturers and service providers to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Identify and propose engineering studies with the aim of improving the reliability and performance of key Wind turbine components; manage these studies utilizing both internal and external resources.
• Evaluate design modifications and corrective measures proposed by the OEMs, preparing technical summaries and presentations, with the aim of informing decision making.
• Support operating fleet as required with the aim of creating a safe working environment, addressing technical issues, and maximizing energetic availability.
• Visit generating plants and suppliers as necessary to investigate issues first-hand and support program deployments.

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Ansys

Flex

Bladed

Job description

AVANGRID POWER, LLC is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support its Wind Turbine and Solar PV fleet, resolving issues in drivetrain, structures, foundations, and bearings. The role emphasizes technical investigations, root-cause analysis, and coordination with OEMs and consultants.

The candidate should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, 3+ years in Renewables, strong writing skills, and proficiency with CAD/FEA tools. Willingness to travel and work in field is required.