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Iberdrola Group

Global utility generating renewable energy

Wind Turbine Engineer - Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringPosted on Nov 11
Full-timePortland, OR, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical field is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience in renewables is required.
  • Demonstrated record of strong academic and professional performance is required.
  • Comprehensive writing skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of office and engineering analysis programs is required.
  • Familiarity with finite element analysis, aeroelastic and computer-aided design modeling programs such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Ansys, Flex, and Bladed is required.
  • Familiarity with testing and measurement equipment is required.
  • Ability to take actions beyond explicit job responsibilities to assist in large, complex projects is required.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, solve practical problems, and handle situations with limited standardization is required.
  • Ability to climb 100-meter steel towers and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds is required.
  • Flexibility to travel up to 20% of the time and work in the field is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the wind turbine and solar photovoltaic fleet and resolve issues related to mechanical systems, including drivetrains, structures, foundations, and bearings.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert by supporting the operational fleet with technical issues and proposing and evaluating improvements and modifications.
  • Participate in investigations of mechanical equipment anomalies and failures, including major and minor components; assist with inspections and analysis to evaluate hypotheses, identify root causes, and assess corrective measures.
  • Coordinate with external professionals and consultants as needed to support technical investigations.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical summaries documenting progress and experience.
  • Organize and lead meetings with original equipment manufacturers and service providers to ensure quality and compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Identify and propose engineering studies to improve the reliability and performance of key wind turbine components, and manage the studies using internal and external resources.
  • Evaluate design modifications and corrective measures proposed by original equipment manufacturers and prepare technical summaries and presentations to inform decision-making.
  • Support the operating fleet as needed to create a safe working environment, address technical issues, and maximize energy availability.
  • Visit generating plants and suppliers as needed to investigate issues firsthand and support program deployments.

About the Company

Iberdrola Group

Global utility generating renewable energy

Iberdrola is a Spanish electric utility that focuses on clean energy. It generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and hydrogen, and provides energy services like smart grids and energy efficiency for homes and businesses. The company delivers electricity from its networks and offers services to help customers use energy better, with a multinational footprint across Europe, the United States, Brazil, Mexico, and Australia. Its goal is to support the transition to a low-carbon economy by expanding renewable generation, modernizing grids, and promoting efficient energy use.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
Founded
2008

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