Mechanical Engineer - Level 1 - Wind Turbine

Actalent • Palm Beach Gardens, FL • 7h ago

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer - Level 1 - Wind TurbineJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our Power Generation Division, providing essential support for wind turbine maintenance, restoration, and special projects. You will leverage your expertise in mechanical troubleshooting, failure analysis, and engineering support to enhance the reliability and efficiency of our renewable fleet. Collaborating with Project Managers, Site Operations, OEMs, and contractors, you will play a pivotal role in developing technical solutions and guiding major maintenance initiatives. This role is primarily office-based with occasional site visits as required.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for wind turbine maintenance and restoration projects.

Perform root cause analyses and develop corrective action recommendations.

Review repair procedures, technical reports, and contractor work scopes.

Support major component replacements, blade programs, and reliability initiatives.

Develop repair recommendations and engineering solutions for mechanical issues.

Coordinate with OEMs, vendors, and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.

Assist with project planning, budgeting, and technical documentation.

Support fleet-wide reliability and continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

3 years of engineering experience supporting wind turbines, renewable energy assets, or comparable industrial equipment.

Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems and equipment failures.

Strong technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering analysis tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, or other wind turbine platforms.

Experience with major component replacements and turbine mechanical systems.

Proficiency in Smartsheet, Power BI, and Excel.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Experience supporting utility-scale wind generation assets.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based, requiring occasional site visits. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, utilizing advanced engineering tools and software such as Excel, Smartsheet, and Power BI. The work environment emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and reliability in renewable energy projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Palm Beach Gardens,FL.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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