Project Engineer - Mechanical

Boralex

1d•$110,400 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join us to transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow and make a difference for our planet and future generations. Boralex has been providing renewable and affordable energy for over 30 years. The Group, composed of more than 800 employees, operates renewable assets with an installed capacity of over 3 GW and is developing a project portfolio of 6.8 GW in wind, solar, and energy storage. Reporting to the Civil/Mechanical Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in planning, executing, and providing technical support for major mechanical interventions on wind assets in Texas and New Mexico and involvement in our other US Jurisdictions (CA, NY, AL, IA) and other technologies (Solar, BESS and Hydro). You will act as a technical partner to operations teams, supporting major mechanical interventions and troubleshooting critical equipment. This position will drive mechanical reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and strengthen Boralex’s long-term operational autonomy and asset performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Minimum 5+ years of experience in wind turbine operations and maintenance (O&M)
Strong understanding of wind turbine mechanical systems
Practical knowledge of failure modes and degradation mechanisms affecting rotating equipment and experience validating equipment integrity
Ability to interpret inspection results, condition monitoring data, and OEM documentation
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability including participation in failure investigations or RCA
Experience supporting field operations and site interventions
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multi-site operational environment
Ability to communicate technical information clearly to field teams
Availability for frequent travel (Texas and New Mexico mainly)
Valid driver’s license and passport (required for cross‑border travel).

Responsibilities

Perform advanced inspections of wind turbine mechanical components (gearboxes, main bearings, drivetrains, yaw and pitch systems).
Analyze equipment condition and performance trends to identify failure modes and degradation patterns.
Provide technical recommendations and repair strategies based on asset conditions, OEM guidance, and operational constraints.
Validate the performance, integrity, and compliance of critical mechanical components following major interventions or failures.
Plan, coordinate and supervise major mechanical maintenance activities, including components replacements
Support field teams, contractors or OEM during complex or high-risk interventions, ensuring proper execution methods, tooling, and safety practices.
Optimize preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to improve reliability and reduce downtime
Develop and improve inspection procedures, maintenance strategies, and technical documentation.
Contribute to the standardization of mechanical O&M practices across our North American assets.
Participate in mechanical upgrade and optimization projects, including component retrofits, reliability programs, and assist with commissioning and quality control.
Support engineering reviews and provide technical input on modifications, retrofits, and new solutions.
Lead or support failure investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for mechanical incidents.
Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions and reliability improvements.
Contribute to performance optimization initiatives, including availability, production, and component lifecycle extension.
Capture and disseminate lessons learned across sites to improve fleet-wide performance.