LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.
Job Summary:
The Turbine Engineer III (P3) position reports to the Manager of Turbine Engineering, Operations, and provides support for wind turbine engineering issues with the primary responsibility of providing solutions to improve overall wind turbine operating performance. The goals of this position are to improve turbine energy capture by both reducing lost energy as well as increasing turbine efficiency and reliability. The position requires the ability to manage complex and time sensitive projects in a fast-paced environment and communicate effectively with the engineering and operations team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Applies knowledge to develop and implement solutions to proactively improve plant performance and reliability
- Interprets and analyzes advanced equipment performance data (e.g., SCADA tags, condition monitoring, power quality, event files) to resolve issues
- Drives resolution of recurring performance or reliability issues; supports CAPEX/OPEX planning with technical input
- Operates with moderate independence; proposes and implements engineering solutions within defined parameters
- Collaborates with adjacent support groups (e.g., asset management, HSE, and compliance); interfaces with suppliers
- Proactively and effectively interacts with internal and external clients to understand and clarify requirements and provide technical input
- Interacts and partners with more senior colleagues across multiple departments, which may include leaders; mentors less experienced team members
- Assess solutions for wind turbine technical issues identified at the wind farms including reliability and performance improvements
- Provide periodic on-site project management services during the execution of projects
- Develop data analytical models for wind plant operational performance
- Produce detailed technical written reports including independent root cause analyses, financial models and payback evaluations, and equipment condition evaluations
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar from an ABET-accredited institution
- 4+ years of relevant technical experience; experience with wind power generation preferred
- Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical system component design, operation, and maintenance
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and drawings, including one-line, three-line, hydraulic, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to be self-motivated, remain focused, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex, dynamic environment
- Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-technical colleagues
- High level of competence of MS Office software programs
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
- Ability to perform physical requirements including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations
- Ability to work in confined spaces or at great heights (200-300 ft) for prolonged periods
Preferred:
- Master’s degree preferred
Work Environment & Location:
- Dallas, TX, office-based
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 30% of the time
- Travel to and work on wind sites in varied weather conditions, including physically demanding work such as climbing wind turbines
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or a similar field, from an ABET-accredited institution
- 4+ years of relevant technical experience
- Experience with wind power generation
- Thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical system component design, operation, and maintenance
- Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and one-line, three-line, hydraulic, and wiring diagrams
- Ability to work independently, remain focused, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills, including communicating technical ideas to non-technical colleagues
- High competence with MS Office software programs
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
- Ability to perform physical activities including standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing
- Ability to work in confined spaces or at heights of 200–300 feet for prolonged periods
- Master's degree
- Current authorization to work full-time for any U.S. employer without present or future employment visa sponsorship
What We Do
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a leading renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 24 renewable energy facilities across nine states totaling about 2,500 megawatts of generating capacity. LRE is actively developing and contracting new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with 1.9 gigawatts contracted and 20 gigawatts under development and construction spanning over 100 projects. LRE is committed to providing long-term, sustainable energy solutions across all its projects that benefit its community partners while protecting and enhancing the environment. LRE is a portfolio company of OMERS Infrastructure, an investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans with C$121 billion in net assets (as of December 31, 2021). For more information, visit www.leewardenergy.com.
