Senior Engineer, Electrical Project Engineering

RWE Gruppe; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Senior Engineer for Electrical Project Engineering in Austin, TX. This full-time, permanent role involves designing electrical systems for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects while ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are critical for coordinating with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience in renewable generation project design preferred.
• Ability to manage customer relationships and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of electrical systems for wind, solar, and storage projects.
• Provide project support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover.
• Ensure compliance with grid code and interconnection requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Engineer, Electrical Project Engineering

• Location(s):
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

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

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Engineer II, Electrical Project Engineering, oversees the design of electrical systems 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 Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program
• Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience (post undergraduate) in electrical engineering is required
• 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 skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task 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

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.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

We are looking forward to your online application.

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