Repower Project Engineer

Repower Project Engineer

DWT, Inc. is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US, and Asia, DWT sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

DWT Inc. came to North America and started operations here in 2018.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Position Summary

The Repower Project Engineer supports the planning, execution, and successful delivery of wind turbine repower projects. The role serves as a key interface between project management, construction, procurement, engineering, subcontractors, and customers to ensure projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality and contractual requirements.

The Project Engineer is responsible for leading assigned project workstreams and coordinating technical and commercial project activities, maintaining project documentation, supporting schedule and cost management, facilitating issue resolution, and driving day-to-day project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

- Support Project Managers in the planning and execution of repower projects from initiation through closeout, while independently leading assigned project workstreams.

- Coordinate project activities among field teams, subcontractors, engineering, procurement, logistics, and customers.

- Track project deliverables, milestones, action items, risks, and open issues.

- Lead and facilitate project meetings for assigned workstreams and document key decisions and action items.

- Develop and maintain assigned portions of project execution plans in coordination with the Project Manager.

Schedule Management

- Support development and maintenance of project schedules.

- Monitor project progress against milestones and identify potential schedule risks.

- Coordinate schedule updates with construction, subcontractors, and project controls.

- Develop and coordinate recovery actions for assigned workstreams when delays or disruptions occur.

Commercial & Contract Support

- Assist with contract administration and compliance with customer and subcontract requirements.

- Prepare and support the review of change orders, claims, notices, and commercial correspondence in coordination with the Project Manager.

- Track project commitments, purchase orders, subcontract values, and budget changes.

- Ensure project records are organized and retained in accordance with company procedures.

Procurement & Logistics

- Coordinate material deliveries and project procurement activities.

- Monitor long-lead items and communicate potential impacts to project schedules.

- Manage day-to-day vendor and subcontractor coordination for assigned scopes and escalate commercial or schedule risks as needed.

- Track equipment readiness and site mobilization requirements.

Construction Support

- Work closely with Construction Managers and Site Managers to support field execution.

- Assist with site logistics planning and resource coordination.

- Coordinate resolution of technical, schedule, and commercial issues within assigned scopes, engaging the Project Manager and functional leads as required.

- Participate in project site visits as required.

Project Controls

- Support monthly project reporting processes.

- Track project costs, commitments, forecasts, and productivity metrics.

- Coordinate with schedulers and cost controllers to maintain data accuracy.

- Assist with project risk identification and mitigation planning.

Compliance & Quality

- Support compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and company policies.

- Coordinate quality documentation and project turnover packages.

- Support project compliance with applicable labor, prevailing wage, and regulatory requirements and reporting, when applicable.

- Ensure proper document control throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Closeout

- Coordinate completion of punch-list activities.

- Coordinate collection and turnover of project documentation for assigned scopes.

- Support lessons-learned reviews and project closeout reporting.

- Verify completion of contractual deliverables for assigned scopes.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or related discipline.

- Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Experience

- 3 to 8 years of project engineering, construction, project management, EPC, or renewable energy experience.

- Wind industry, heavy construction, power generation, or infrastructure project experience preferred.

- Experience supporting multiple stakeholders in a dynamic project environment.

Technical Skills

- Microsoft Office Suite.

- Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling software.

- Cost tracking and project reporting systems.

- Contract and document management tools.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Core Competencies

- Project Coordination

- Schedule Management

- Communication and Stakeholder Management

- Risk Identification and Mitigation

- Commercial Awareness

- Contract Administration

- Organization and Attention to Detail

- Teamwork and Collaboration

- Technical Problem Solving

- Customer Focus

Physical Requirements

- Ability to travel to project sites as required.

- Ability to work in active construction environments.

- Ability to climb wind turbines and utilize fall protection equipment when required.

- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and work outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

Success Measures

The Repower Project Engineer will be evaluated on:

- Safety performance.

- Schedule performance for assigned workstreams.

- Cost and budget performance for assigned scopes.

- Quality and documentation compliance.

- Customer satisfaction.

- Effective coordination across project stakeholders.

- Timely resolution of project issues and risks.

- Successful execution and closeout of assigned project scopes and workstreams.

What You’ll Get:

- 401(K) with immediately vested, generous company match starting after your 1st month.

- Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.

- Competitive Compensation.

- Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:  
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission:    To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.

Our Vision:    To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one

wind turbine at a time.

How do we accomplish this?  By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position.  Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management.  Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.