Job Description

Principal Engineer, Turbine Technology and Performance What The Role Is The Principal Engineer, Turbine Technology and Performance, will lead the evaluation and optimization of wind turbine platforms, ensuring alignment with Clearway’s technical, quality, and economic requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert on turbine technology and will oversee technology review, quality standards, inspection protocols, and supplier compliance throughout development, procurement, and construction. The principal engineer will collaborate with OEMs to drive innovation, support project financing, and resolve performance issues during construction. They will support technical & turbine-related contracting provisions and exhibits for procurement, BoP, and offtake contracts, and occasionally support the operations team in running statistical analyses to identify and address performance issues. This position will report to the Director, Wind Performance Engineering and will be hybrid-based in San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Houston, TX, Denver, CO, or Scottsdale, AZ, offices. What You'll Be Doing Manage technology assessments and reviews of existing and upcoming turbine platforms and repowering solutions. Effectively communicate the opportunities and risks associated with each technology internally. Develop and manage Clearway quality, inspection, and qualification requirements for turbines. Ensure compliance from turbine OEMs through procurement and construction process. Provide subject matter expertise in all aspects of turbine technology, quality, and performance to internal and external stakeholders. Evaluate new turbine models and manufacturing facilities Lead project turbine optimization and economic improvement through value-added engineering partnership with key turbine suppliers. Manage review of technical exhibits in Turbine Supply Agreements. Provide additional support to procurement and contracting teams as needed. Maintain technical relationships with major OEMs, managing multi-year and multi-project technology roadmaps and best-in-class turbine performance. Assist with the project financing process, facilitating inputs from OEMs and interdisciplinary teams to independent engineering (IE) questions. Assist with project construction issues related to turbine performance. Build relationships with internal colleagues in development, legal, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, and asset management What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; master’s degree preferred. 8+ years of work experience in turbine engineering and performance management. Ability and willingness to travel ( Knowledge of turbine component or system design Familiarity with quality frameworks such as APQP4Wind Experience with turbine performance optimization and improvement Knowledge of statistics and experience processing and assessing performance data Experience working effectively across business functions and with external stakeholders Effective project management, performance engineering, risk management, data analysis, and interpersonal communication skills What Would Be Nice Wind resource assessment and layout design optimization experience is preferred but not required Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.). #LIHybrid The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals. Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$160,000 - $180,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com. Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans. What We Provide Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website . Notice to Applicants Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws , ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. 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Work experience placement, Relocation, H1b, Flexible hours,

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