Project Engineer (E&C Engineer)
A leading organization in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Project Engineer (E&C Engineer) to support capital projects at wind farms across the region. This role manages a portfolio of projects end-to-end—from planning and budgeting through execution and closeout—primarily supporting wind facilities in Southwest Minnesota, with additional sites across Minnesota, South Dakota, and nearby areas. This is a hybrid role with strong autonomy, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration. The Project Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while meeting quality and performance standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 10–12 capital projects per year supporting wind facilities
- Plan, schedule, and execute capital projects from initiation through completion
- Develop project budgets, forecasts, and multi-year capital plans (≈5-year horizon)
- Order equipment and manage external contractors and vendors
- Coordinate closely with site Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams to align priorities and schedules
- Perform limited research and development to evaluate and select optimal equipment solutions
- Ensure adherence to project scope, quality, schedule, and cost targets
- Track portfolio performance and report on progress, risks, and financials
- Conduct occasional site visits during construction windows to oversee installations and field execution
- Support root cause analysis, quality reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Apply standard engineering principles to evaluate system design, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; other engineering disciplines considered)
- Approximately 3–7 years of relevant experience in engineering or project management roles
- Experience managing capital or infrastructure projects end-to-end
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, project execution, and contractor coordination
- Ability to work independently with minimal day-to-day oversight
- Strong communication skills for multi-site and cross-functional collaboration
- Willingness to travel occasionally to wind farm sites
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in renewables, particularly wind energy
- Prior experience with wind turbine OEMs or on-site wind operations
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Exposure to other renewable technologies (solar, hydro, battery storage)
- Comfort with spreadsheets and basic project tracking tools