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How much do wind turbine commissioning engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for wind turbine commissioning engineer in the United States is $85,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a wind turbine commissioning engineer do?

A Wind Turbine Commissioning Engineer is responsible for ensuring that newly installed wind turbines are properly set up and functioning according to manufacturer specifications and safety standards. Their duties include inspecting, testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting turbine systems before they are put into operation. They also document the commissioning process, address any technical issues, and coordinate with project managers and other engineers to ensure a smooth handover to operations teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a wind turbine commissioning engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Wind Turbine Commissioning Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or mechanical engineering, experience with wind turbine systems, and often a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with SCADA systems, electrical testing equipment, and industry certifications such as GWO (Global Wind Organisation) are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are vital for coordinating with teams and ensuring safety. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring turbines are installed, tested, and operationalized safely and efficiently, directly impacting project success and energy production.

What are some common challenges faced by wind turbine commissioning engineers during onsite commissioning, and how are they typically addressed?

Wind Turbine Commissioning Engineers often encounter challenges such as unpredictable weather conditions, remote site locations, and tight project timelines. These factors can affect the scheduling and coordination of commissioning activities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and adaptability. Engineers typically work closely with site managers, installation teams, and OEM representatives to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure safety protocols are strictly followed. Regular communication and thorough documentation are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining project momentum.

What is the difference between Wind Turbine Commissioning Engineer vs Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician?

AspectWind Turbine Commissioning EngineerWind Turbine Maintenance Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in engineering or related field, certifications in electrical or mechanical systemsTechnical diploma or certification in wind turbine maintenance or electrical systems
Work EnvironmentOn-site during installation and commissioning phases, testing equipment and systemsOn-site for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
Employer & Industry UsageWind farm developers, EPC contractors, project commissioning teamsWind farm operators, maintenance service providers

While both roles work in the wind energy industry, the Wind Turbine Commissioning Engineer focuses on testing and validating turbines during installation, whereas the Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician handles ongoing maintenance and repairs after turbines are operational.

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Infographic showing various Wind Turbine Commissioning Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,000 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Lead Wind Turbine Tech

Wanzek Construction

Lockney, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for daily operations and maintenance of wind turbines. This position is also responsible to develop, train and mentor Wind Tech I/II’s, supervising crews up to 20. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time.


Responsibilities
  • Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
  • Working in and around wind turbines
  • Install, reinstall, repair, service, test and other required tasks to maintain wind turbine components
  • Ability to provide technical support to troubleshoot and repair basic and complex wind turbine related malfunctions
  • Ability to climb multiple wind towers on a daily basis
  • Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis
  • Provide technical support and guidance to assure product quality and conformance
  • Perform onsite audits of procedures and field processes and drive change as necessary
  • Demonstrate safety and quality as a top priority and make sure other team members, Owner/Client Representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and management are following the safety policies
  • Train and instruct crew members in safe work practices for the assigned tasks.  Be a MENTOR.
  • Lead and involve the crew in Pre-Task Plan (PTP) creation and review
  • Stop any work at any time if at-risk behaviors are observed by crewmen.  Encourage crew members to work with the same mentality
  • Ability to create standard work procedures and processes
  • Ability to create work procedures related to turbine manufacturer specific requirements
  • Monitor project progress and quality
  • Following written procedures as designed
  • Allocating crew time to address rework if needed
  • Ability to professionally interact with customers on a daily basis
  • Filling out all required project related reports
  • Keeping all records, paperwork and reports in a neat and organized manner
  • Communicating to all levels of the project team
  • Setting GOALS for crews (daily/weekly/monthly/project)
  • Preplanning daily activities to eliminate confusion and downtime
  • Install, inspect, maintain, operate and repair wind turbines
  • Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the turbine to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly
  • Climb towers to inspect, troubleshoot, or repair turbine equipment
  • Perform routine maintenance on wind turbines
  • Test electrical components and systems, as well as mechanical and hydraulic systems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions
  • Service underground transmission systems, wind field substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
  • Replace worn or malfunctioning components
  • Ability to use a multi-meter
  • Send detailed daily reports and keep an ongoing inventory of tooling and consumable products
  • Leading a crew of up to (20) Wind Turbine Technician I/II
  • Understand project scope and schedule to keep the project on track to complete within the specific project stated parameters
  • Assume responsibilities of Field Operations Manager as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or have the ability to obtain a TWIC Card
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in and around wind turbine, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or two (2) years’ experience and degree or certificate
  • Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate related to mechanical maintenance, wind energy, mechanical engineering or related preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred)
  • Uptower Gearbox Repair Team Only: NCCCO Rigger and Signal Person certified, or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution
  • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics
  • Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling
  • Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO.
  • Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools
  • Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor
  • Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height
  • Certifications in rigging and signaling from a Nationally recognized organization is preferred, but not required
  • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
  • Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
  • Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to: First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry etc.
  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
  • Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
  • Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
  • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact MRRecruiters@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess an active Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or have the ability to obtain a TWIC Card
  • Minimum three (3) years’ experience working in and around wind turbine, specifically for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, or two (2) years’ experience and degree or certificate
  • Technical 2 or 4-year degree or certificate related to mechanical maintenance, wind energy, mechanical engineering or related preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License. (CDL Preferred)
  • Uptower Gearbox Repair Team Only: NCCCO Rigger and Signal Person certified, or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution
  • Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation
  • Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics
  • Ability to use hydraulic tension and torque tooling
  • Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO.
  • Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools
  • Knowledge of entering and exiting the rotor. This includes locking out the rotor
  • Knowledge of using the internal chain hoist
  • Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 125 meters in height
  • Certifications in rigging and signaling from a Nationally recognized organization is preferred, but not required
  • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
  • Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
  • Able to maintain certifications required to perform the work, including but not limited to: First Aid / CPR, Tower Climb and Rescue, LOTO, Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry etc.
  • Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
  • Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
  • Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers
  • Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
  • Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact MRRecruiters@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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