Mechanical Engineer – Wind Turbine Operations, Maintenance

ACCIONA

Mechanical Engineer responsible for enhancing reliability of wind turbines for ACCIONA Energía. Analyze failures, support troubleshooting, and collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on wind turbine operation, maintenance, and reliability improvement. Proficient in analyzing mechanical failures and operational data to enhance asset performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering DegreeRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)SCADA Systems AnalysisPreventive and Predictive Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Failure AnalysisTurbine Performance EvaluationEngineering Recommendations DevelopmentTechnical Report PreparationCondition Monitoring

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem SolvingInterpersonal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProject Management

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeEngineering Drawings ReviewTechnical DocumentationService Bulletins

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale Wind TurbinesGearboxesPitch SystemsYaw SystemsHydraulic Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering support for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines.
Analyze mechanical failures and equipment performance to identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
Evaluate turbine operational data, maintenance records, SCADA information, and condition monitoring reports to identify trends and improve asset performance.
Support troubleshooting of major mechanical components, including gearboxes, main bearings, main shafts, pitch systems, yaw systems, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems.
Develop engineering recommendations to improve turbine reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency; including the implementation of engineering modifications, retrofits, and fleet-wide improvement projects.
Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
Collaborate with field technicians, site managers, reliability engineers, and wind turbine manufacturers (OEMs) to resolve complex technical issues.
Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and service bulletins.
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and reliability improvement initiatives.
Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel when required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Technically astute, strong attention to detail, and capable of expertise-based problem solving
Commitment to produce high-quality work and make decisions based on established quality standards, policies and procedures
Excels in collaborative team environments and independent work, with well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
High level of computer literacy including MS Office
Willingness and flexibility to travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HSA company contributions
FSA options
401(k) with company match and immediate vesting (after 90 days)
life insurance
disability coverage
paid parental leave
15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service)
9 public holidays
2 flexible holidays
$50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment