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 (H5 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 (<20%)
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
Must Have Skills:
Bachelor's Degree required
3 7 years of relevant engineering or project management experience