at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt
The Project Engineering Team supports the existing RWECE solar fleet's engineering needs with goals of providing safe, highly available, and cost-effective solar electricity to our customers. We spearhead efforts to improve the performance of the existing plants via repowering and expansion, design solutions to enable rapid return to service when equipment suffers casualties and provide technical solutions when engineering support is needed for large-scale initiatives. The team interacts directly with the solar power plant's operators, asset managers, and other support roles in RWECE.
The Solar Operations Project Engineer will be the key designer and SME for these efforts. Day-to-day work involves interaction with other engineers, staff, and plant operators, to evaluate the impact of proposed improvements, expansion, and equipment. The role leads efforts from opportunity identification through 'go/no-go' decisions and eventual completion of projects. Work involves collaboration with field staff, third-party providers, and manufacturers - assessing how to improve plant energy yield.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for producing design drawings, calculations, processes, and procedures for internal and external teams
Reviews as-built information, operations history, and data when new projects are evaluated
Evaluates and selects alternatives, documenting the rationale and lessons learned along the way
Understands grid-specific requirements, interconnection agreements, environmental limitations, and existing plants
Develops specifications for equipment, controls, and construction to meld into existing plants
Interacts with Operations teams throughout the projects to provide guidance on means and methods as needed
Supports construction and commissioning of projects in the field and in the office
Networks with internal and external parties and team members to build a knowledge base and provide the best version of projects possible
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field of engineering.
E.I.T. or P.E. certification preferred
Minimum 5years of professional experience in electrical operations or design required
Strong track record in construction and operations, field support, RFI's, and working with multi-disciplinary teams
Prior experience in the operation or design of wind and solar power plants, power distribution, substations, and/or conventional power generation preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to manage customer relationships
Excellent proficiency with AutoCAD, PVSyst, System Advisor Model, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Teams
Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
Energetic leadership, communication, and organization skills
Working experience with inverters, solar modules, mounting solutions, trackers, instruments
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team on-time
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Structured in analyzing equipment, with an eye towards constructability and ease of operation
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Working with permitting requirements, interconnection agreements, environmental impact statements, etc.
Reviews field requirements, changes to meet operations' needs, flexible
Takes ownership of projects and is proactive in resolving issues
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $103,000 - $154,700. 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.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran... For full info follow application link.
