Description
RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt
The Sr Engineer I, Electrical Projects, is responsible for overseeing the electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects from development to handover to operations.
Role Responsibilities:
- Design of balance of plant packages from development to IFC
- Engineering project support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations
- Grid code compliance and interconnection requirements
- Specification and evaluation of major balance of plant electrical equipment
- Power system modeling and studies
- Coordinating project engineering topics during construction
- Management of 3rd party engineering consultants
- Coordinating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts during the project lifecycle
- Support NERC Compliance documents and studies
- Ensure that the highest level of health, safety, and environmental protection is incorporated into designs and standards
- Support the development of electrical engineering standards
- Support the development of engineering processes and procedures
Job Requirements and Experiences:
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program
- Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience (post undergraduate) in electrical engineering
- Specific areas of experience and competency include transmission design, substation design, collection and distribution design, major equipment specification, power system studies, and system protection and control
- Experience in renewable generation (wind turbine, solar PV, and BESS storage) project design is preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
- Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
- Ability to multitask, while working independently and as part of a team
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
- Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
- Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
- This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations
- Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $120,000 - $150,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.
