Mechanical Engineer
About the role
WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, provides customer-focused staffing solutions ranging from high-volume and low-cost to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. We are hiring for a Mechanical Engineer on behalf of a client located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. This is an onsite, 1‑year W‑2 contract role. You will have experience with wind turbine systems, mechanical troubleshooting, failure analysis, and engineering support for complex field projects. You will work with Project Managers, Site Operations, OEMs, and contractors to develop technical solutions, support equipment reliability, and provide engineering guidance for major maintenance and restoration plans. The position is office‑based with occasional site visits. Note: we do not provide sponsorship or work with C2C arrangements.
Our Safety Pledge: If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people.
Why WECTEC Staffing Services? We deliver customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions
Pay
The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $35.00–$40.00 per hour, dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills.