Senior BESS Operations Engineer: Reliability & Optimization

RWE Americas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to join the BESS Operations Engineering Team to drive expert analysis, root-cause investigations, and fleet-wide improvements. You will coordinate data collection, assess failures, and guide design improvements while collaborating with field staff, asset management, and operations.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering, 7+ years in electrical operations or design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Python, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred; PE certification a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in electrical operations, asset management, or design.
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems, solar, power distribution, substations, or conventional power generation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; Python.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment faults and failures, operations history, and data, considering downtime and safety risks.
• Coordinate BESS data collection to ensure Availability, Capacity, SOC, cycling, ramp rates, and metrics.
• Track warranties and understand OEM differences.
• Analyze portfolio with data analysts to identify upgrades and improve safety and output.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis of failures and recommend improvements for reliability.
• Document lessons learned and site interconnection requirements for continuous improvement.
• Interact with Operations teams and travel to sites to assess equipment conditions and provide feedback.
• Engage external vendors and apply new industry innovations to technical issues.
• Independently support operations in troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Lead design drawings, calculations, and procedures for internal/external teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Python

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

E.I.T. certification

Professional Engineering Certification

Tools

Teams

Python

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to join the BESS Operations Engineering Team to drive expert analysis, root-cause investigations, and fleet-wide improvements. You will coordinate data collection, assess failures, and guide design improvements while collaborating with field staff, asset management, and operations.

The role requires a BS/MS in engineering, 7+ years in electrical operations or design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Python, and Microsoft Office.