Senior Electrical Projects Engineer - Renewables

RWE AG; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a SrEngineer I, Electrical Projects to oversee electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects in development. The role emphasizes design of balance-of-plant systems and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The engineer will support activities across pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations, ensuring grid code compliance and robust equipment specification. Office-based with travel.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of professional electrical engineering experience.
• Experience in transmission design, substation design, and power system studies.

Responsibilities

• Design balance-of-plant packages during development.
• Support engineering during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations.
• Ensure grid code compliance and interconnection requirements.
• Specify and evaluate major electrical equipment.
• Perform power system modeling and studies.
• Coordinate with project engineers and 3rd party consultants.
• Maintain health, safety, and environmental design standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a SrEngineer I, Electrical Projects to oversee electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects in development. The role emphasizes design of balance-of-plant systems and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The engineer will support activities across pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations, ensuring grid code compliance and robust equipment specification. Office-based with travel.