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Project Engineer (Renewables)

minneapolis, mn • Posted 4 days ago
Onsite Contract General

Project EngineerProject Engineer will support capital projects at wind farms across the region, primarily in Southwest Minnesota, with sites throughout MN, SD, and nearby areas.Project Engineer Responsibilities:Manage a portfolio of approximately a dozen projects per year, overseeing the entire project lifecycle at wind facilities.Plan and schedule capital projects at wind farms.Order equipment and coordinate with contractors.Communicate and collaborate with site Operations & Maintenance teams.Perform limited research and development to select optimal equipment options.Manage a multiyear (5-year) project portfolio, including budgeting and forecasting.Ensure quality, adherence to schedule, and control costs.Travel during construction windows to oversee installations, as needed.Engage in desk-based planning and scheduling, including opening and planning work orders.Coordinate schedules and field visits with contractors.Work with O&M teams to align priorities.Research equipment options and document decisions.Develop and manage budgets and forecast project portfolios.Occasionally visit sites during construction to oversee work.Requirements:Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical preferred; other disciplines considered), ideally from an ABET-accredited programProject management experiencePMP certification (nice to have)PE license (nice to have)Renewables experience, especially wind energyStrong communication skills, critical due to multisite coordinationAbility to work effectively with O&M teamsIndependent problem solving and ownershipApproximately 3–7 years of relevant experienceStrong renewables project management background considered, even without a degree (engineering degree highly preferred, not required)

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