Sr Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineer, Energy Campus

RWE; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

RWE in Austin, Texas is seeking a Senior Engineer I for Electrical Projects to lead engineering design for large-scale energy projects including PV, wind, and storage systems integrated with data center loads. The role requires strong project management skills and a background in electrical engineering.

The successful candidate will oversee the design process from development through construction, ensuring compliance with grid standards and client specifications. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $155,000 are offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation or renewables.
• Experience managing engineering consultants and third-party advisors.
• Strong knowledge of utility interconnection and power system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design for large energy projects.
• Manage electrical balance-of-plant design and integration efforts.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering design

Project management

Power generation

Renewables integration

Grid compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area

Engineering

Remuneration

Exempt

Senior Engineer I, Electrical Projects - Energy Campus

The Senior Engineer I, Electrical Projects - Energy Campus, is responsible for leading electrical engineering design for large energy campus projects integrating PV, wind, BESS, and thermal generation with 100 MW+ data center loads, as well as stand‑alone or co‑located onshore wind, solar, and storage projects, from development through construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.

Role Responsibilities

• Define overall electrical architecture, basis of design, single‑line diagrams, protection philosophy, redundancy strategy, metering, and interconnection approach
• Lead integration of PV, Wind, BESS, natural gas‑fired power plants, substations, switchyards, gen‑tie lines, and large data center loads
• Serve as the electrical single point of contact for concept, detailed design, IFC, construction, commissioning, and operations turnover
• Manage Owner’s Engineers, engineering consultants, EPC engineering teams, and specialty study consultants
• Translate customer, hyperscaler, utility, ISO/RTO, and internal requirements into clear technical specifications and design deliverables
• Coordinate with utilities, transmission providers, hyperscalers, generation owners, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, construction, operations, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee electrical balance‑of‑plant design, including MV/HV systems, substations, collection systems, auxiliary power, grounding, lightning protection, protection and controls, communications, and metering
• Lead review of major electrical equipment specifications, technical bids, vendor drawings, and procurement packages
• Manage grid modeling and feasibility studies, including PSCAD, PSS/E, load flow, short circuit, transient stability, EMT, harmonic, protection coordination, grounding, arc flash, and RAM/system availability studies
• Support interconnection applications, grid code compliance, utility studies, NERC documentation, model validation, and technical due diligence
• Lead design reviews, constructability reviews, technical risk reviews, and resolution of RFIs, submittals, deviations, and field engineering issues
• Support commissioning, energization, testing, punch‑list closeout, as‑built documentation, and final asset turnover to operations
• Develop and improve electrical engineering standards, design criteria, processes, procedures, and lessons learned
• Ensure health, safety, environmental, reliability, availability, maintainability, and operational requirements are incorporated into all designs

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an ABET‑accredited college engineering program or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, renewables, BESS, thermal generation, substations, transmission, data centers, or large industrial power systems
• Experience with transmission design, substation design, collection/distribution systems, major equipment specifications, power system studies, and protection and control
• Experience managing engineering consultants, Owner’s Engineers, EPCs, or third‑party technical advisors
• Experience supporting projects from development and feasibility through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations
• Strong knowledge of utility interconnection, grid compliance, and power system modeling requirements
• Support NERC compliance by preparing and coordinating electrical engineering evidence
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a concentration or specialization in Power Systems is preferred
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain PE license is preferred
• Experience with energy campus, microgrid, Private Use Network (PUN), behind‑the‑meter, or data‑center‑serving power infrastructure is preferred
• Experience with 100 MW+ mission‑critical loads or large industrial load integration is preferred
• Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYME, PowerFactory, or similar power system study tools is preferred
• Experience with RAM studies, reliability modeling, Feasibility study, redundancy analysis, and high‑availability electrical architecture is preferred
• Familiarity with inverter‑based resources, BESS controls, plant controllers, thermal generation controls, and dynamic model validation is preferred
• Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ANSI, IEC, NERC, ISO/RTO, and utility standards is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, with 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 and communication, and 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 an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Applicants

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, Illinois, and New York State is $135,000 - $155,000. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.