Senior Engineer - Wind Turbine Systems (Onshore)
Location: Chicago or Austin, USA (Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 remote)
Employment Type: Permanent
Overview
Join a growing renewable energy organisation at the forefront of onshore wind technology. We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineer - Wind Turbine Systems to take the technical lead on turbine procurement, assessment, and due diligence across a diverse portfolio of wind energy projects. This is a high-impact role interfacing with engineering, commercial, and development teams to shape the future of sustainable power delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Leadership & Procurement Support
- Serve as technical lead for wind turbine generator (WTG) procurement during project development phases
- Lead the preparation of technical specifications for turbine supplier tenders
- Evaluate and negotiate technical aspects of supplier offers and contracts
- Oversee technical due diligence and coordinate with internal teams on selected turbine technologies
- Maintain risk and opportunity registers for selected WTGs and associated systems
Cross-functional Coordination
- Act as a key technical interface to commercial teams (valuation, finance, insurance, etc.)
- Align project requirements with cross-functional stakeholders including construction and operations teams
- Support technical evaluations and site suitability reviews with turbine suppliers and consultants
Innovation & Performance
- Plan and support power performance testing during project execution
- Conduct ongoing industry research to identify and assess new WTG technologies
- Contribute to development of in-house tools, methods, and processes to drive technical excellence
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve procurement and engineering workflows
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by challenging existing processes
- Support knowledge sharing and mentoring within the team
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 8+ years of experience in wind turbine technology, project engineering or technical procurement
- Strong understanding of turbine systems including blades, drivetrains, controls, generators, and towers
- Experience in technical contract negotiation and supplier assessment
- Familiarity with global WTG standards (IEC61400 series, DNV guidelines, etc.)
- Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills
- Experience with wind resource assessment tools is advantageous
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (<25%)
Work Environment
- Hybrid schedule with office presence expected three days per week
- Occasional travel to field sites or other office locations as required
- The role involves standard office-based tasks with occasional standing and walking during site visits