Engineer - Mechanical

About the role

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, as well as other U.S. jurisdictions (CA, NY, AL, IA) and other technologies (Solar, BESS, Hydro). The position acts as a technical partner to operations teams, supporting major mechanical interventions and troubleshooting critical equipment to drive mechanical reliability, optimize maintenance strategies, and strengthen Boralex’s long‑term operational autonomy and asset performance.

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 component replacements.
• Support field teams, contractors, or OEMs 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 North American assets.
• Participate in mechanical upgrade and optimization projects, including component retrofits, reliability programs, and commissioning/quality control.
• Support engineering reviews and provide technical input on modifications, retrofits, and new solutions.
• Lead or support failure investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for mechanical incidents.
• Identify recurring issues and implement sustainable corrective actions and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to performance optimization initiatives such as availability, production, and component lifecycle extension.
• Capture and disseminate lessons learned across sites to improve fleet‑wide performance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying technical information to field teams.
• Availability for frequent travel (primarily Texas and New Mexico).
• Valid driver’s license and passport (required for cross‑border travel).

Pay

The expected annual base salary range for this position is $110,400–$150,000. This range includes the target value of the annual Short‑Term Incentive Plan (STIP). Total compensation will vary depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and work location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with Boralex programs and policies.
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and remote‑work options.
• Retirement plan with contributions from Boralex.
• Group insurance plan tailored to personal needs.
• Membership allowance for a sports centre of your choice.
• Pension plan contributions to support life planning beyond your career.

Schedule

• Flexible and independent schedule supporting work‑life balance.
• Remote work availability.
• Frequent travel required for site interventions, primarily in Texas and New Mexico.