Senior Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineering

RWE

$120K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant electrical engineering experience
  • Preferred experience in renewable energy project design (wind, solar, BESS)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
  • Strong customer relationship management skills
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical balance of plant packages from development to IFC
  • Provide engineering support during all project phases
  • Ensure compliance with grid codes and interconnection needs
  • Specify and evaluate major electrical equipment
  • Conduct power system modeling and studies
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and manage 3rd party consultants
  • Support development of compliance documents and engineering standards

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Education Assistance
  • Parental Leave and Paid Time Off
  • Participation in short-term incentive programs
Full Job Description
Senior Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineering, is responsible for overseeing the electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects from development to handover to operations.

Role Responsibilities:
  • Design of balance of plant packages from development to IFC
  • 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
  • Support NERC Compliance documents and studies
  • 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:
  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program
  • Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements
  • Minimum 5 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
  • This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations
  • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time


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 is $120,000 - $150,000. 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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