Project Engineer
Vestas
Portland, OR · Posted November 11, 2026
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Where Portland, OR ranks
Where Portland, OR placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Pacific Northwest19% · of 12
- #2Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Pacific Northwest14% · of 16
- #3Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Pacific Northwest102 jobs · of 8
- #4Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Pacific Northwest136 openings · of 14
- #5Best college towns for junior jobs in the Pacific Northwest29% · of 13
- #6Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Pacific Northwest0.8% · of 16
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
Pay compared with the market
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How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among engineers, all other is little observed so far. Measured exposure for engineers, all other: 7% (little observed).
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About the job
Lead, Project Engineer
Leads technical teams in safety, communication, mitigation, root cause analysis investigation, and incident report development.
Responsibilities
Guide multi-discipline teams to investigate complex systems anomalies, from root cause analysis through development of cost-effective, safe technical solutions.
Direct multi-discipline teams to provide technical support for component recovery efforts.
Respond to Serious Incident related technical inquiries, delivering responses on time and with the required level of quality.
Oversee preparation and review of formal RCA reports and improvement documentation.
Focus on process improvements of all technical aspects of a serious incident, including incident responses, business recovery, investigation, and report creation and delivery.
Work effectively to eliminate risks to Quality, Health and Safety, and Environment.
Understand customer and operational needs and use knowledge to develop and promote safe, technical communications and solutions.
Provide technical support for customer communications, handling expectations of milestone completion and associated deliverables.
Primary KPIs
RCA Schedule
SI Execution Timelines
Safety Performance
What We Offer
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer:
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Flex time off (FTO) policy
Generous 401(k) plan
Tuition assistance
And more
CCPA Notice for California Applicants
Our commitment to a fair hiring At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link, https://www.vestas.com/en/careers/our-recruitment-process
About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.