Wind Turbine Engineer - Mechanical Systems (Renewable Energy)

Location: In office in Portland, Oregon, United States. Requires field work, visits to generating plants and suppliers, climbing 100-meter steel towers, and up to 20% travel.

Base salary: $87,500–$109,500 annually, depending on experience.

Company

hirify.global operates wind turbine and solar PV generating assets and supports renewable energy infrastructure.

What you will do

• Serve as a subject matter expert for wind turbine and solar PV mechanical systems, including drivetrains, structures, foundations, and bearings.
• Investigate mechanical equipment anomalies and failures through inspections, analysis, root-cause evaluation, and corrective-measure assessment.
• Coordinate technical investigations with external professionals, consultants, original equipment manufacturers, and service providers.
• Propose and manage engineering studies to improve the reliability and performance of key wind turbine components.
• Evaluate OEM design modifications and corrective measures, preparing technical summaries and presentations for decision-making.
• Support fleet operations, field deployments, and safe resolution of technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical field.
• At least 3 years of experience in renewable energy.
• Familiarity with FEA, aeroelastic and CAD modeling programs, including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys, Flex, or Bladed.
• Working knowledge of office and engineering analysis programs, testing equipment, and measurement equipment.
• Strong technical writing, problem-solving, multitasking, and practical decision-making skills.
• Ability to climb 100-meter steel towers, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, work in the field, and travel up to 20%.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities.
• Performance-based bonuses and paid time off.
• 12% 401(k) match and comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Clear career-advancement pathways.