Senior Engineer, Electrical Project Engineering

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Engineer of Electrical Project Engineering to oversee the design of electrical systems for innovative renewable energy projects. This role involves designing balance of plant packages, ensuring grid compliance, and managing engineering consultants. With a commitment to safety and environmental standards, the company fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and learning. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to expanding the green energy portfolio and making a significant impact in the renewable sector. If you are passionate about engineering and sustainability, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with a focus on renewable projects.
• Strong skills in transmission and substation design, and power system studies.
• Ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design balance of plant packages for wind, solar, and storage projects.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and manage engineering consultants.
• Support development of electrical engineering standards and processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Transmission Design

Substation Design

Power System Studies

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Advanced Degrees

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Sr Engineer of Electrical Project Engineeringoversees the electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects in development.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design of balance of plant packages during development
• 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
• 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:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program
• Advanced degrees can reduce the technical experience requirements

• A minimum of5 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

Work Environment:

This position is office-based, with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is$136,000 - $203,000. 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 Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.