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Engie

Engineer Senior (Wind Turbines)

Engie is hiring an Engineer Senior (Wind Turbines) in Chicago and Houston, United States. It pays $102k-$156k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Engie.

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What You Can Expect

At ENGIE, you'll help improve the reliability, performance, and long-term value of a large fleet of utility-scale wind and solar assets across North America. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you'll provide engineering expertise supporting wind turbine reliability and operational performance throughout the United States and Canada.

 

This role focuses on identifying and solving complex mechanical reliability challenges, conducting root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that improve turbine availability and asset performance. You'll own and support projects related to equipment reliability, condition monitoring, maintenance performance, QA/QC initiatives, and emerging technologies while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, OEMs, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions across the fleet.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Support ENGIE's North American wind fleet by identifying opportunities to improve asset reliability, availability, and operational performance
  • Lead investigations into mechanical equipment failures and perform root cause analyses to identify corrective and preventive actions
  • Evaluate wind turbine component condition and performance using inspections, monitoring systems, operating data, SCADA trends, and engineering analysis
  • Develop and implement repair strategies, retrofits, maintenance improvements, and reliability initiatives that enhance fleet performance and equipment availability
  • Create, maintain, and standardize engineering documentation, technical procedures, performance metrics, and best practices across the fleet
  • Provide technical recommendations and engineering guidance to site teams, leadership, OEMs, contractors, third-party service providers, and other stakeholders regarding reliability and maintenance decisions
  • Lead or support fleet-wide engineering programs, technology evaluations, pilot projects, and continuous improvement initiatives, while communicating technical findings and recommendations to a variety of stakeholders

 

What You’ll Bring

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting utility-scale wind generation assets with responsibilities related to reliability engineering, operations engineering, maintenance engineering, and performance improvement
  • Demonstrated experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and operational performance
  • Working knowledge of wind turbine technologies, major component failure modes, maintenance practices, and operational performance drivers
  • Experience managing complex technical projects and engineering investigations while independently driving initiatives from problem identification through resolution
  • Experience developing or improving engineering processes, standards, procedures, performance metrics, or reliability programs

 

Additional Details

  • This role is eligible for our hybrid in-office work policy and is not eligible for remote work
  • Must be available to travel domestically/internationally (US & Canada) to operational wind sites in the ENGIE fleet, up to 20% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
  • Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

 

Compensation

Salary Range: $102,000 – $156,400 USD annually

 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

 

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

 

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

 

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

 

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

 

Join us and be part of the adventure!

 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

 

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

 

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

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