at RWE Renewables America, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt
The SCADA Senior Engineer is a key interface between Operations and Development teams for renewable energy projects.The SCADA Integration and Implementation team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for Renewable projects consisting of Solar/PV, Wind, and Battery energy storage systems of RWE and its customers are designed with the highest quality for the entire life cycle - from the development phase to operation. This position executes the design, construction, commissioning, and administration of control systems for renewable energy projects within RWE Clean Energy.
This position is key in the design and execution of control solutions for renewable power projects. The role requires gathering project-specific requirements to define the services and functionalities required by the plants, determining the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensuring the correct control system design for the application.
This position is involved in all the different stages of the project, starting from the design stage, then guiding the implementation phase, and supporting the on-site commissioning of the solution. The role requires working hand-in-hand with third-party providers, assessing the most suitable options, and delivering concepts into the field.
Responsibilities:
Leads SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on multiple projects and provides oversight and guidance to junior engineers
Coordinates with project managers and other engineering SME's to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
Reviews and provides constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers; advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions; works towards developing standards and educating financial teams on contract requirements
Gathers technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts and ensures SCADA system capability to achieve these
Generates and modifies project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA standards and strategy; owns the development of standard exhibits and documentation for the team
Develops and oversees scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators; owns the development of standard documentation for projects
Review contractor design documents and ensure the design will meet the operational needs of the SCADA system and align with SCADA standards
Leads, oversees, and implements the development of technical SCADA requirements including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, and plant control strategy across multiple projects
Commissions substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for projects; works closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skill
Drives and pursues interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business
Owns the development of strategic goals for the SCADA team and ensures alignment with organizational objectives
Proactively works towards alignment with broader engineering teams and understands team position and contribution within the organization
Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of business stakeholders
Owns strategic projects for the SCADA team and drives changes to standards and processes
Actively trains and educates junior engineers across all project phases
Requirements:
A Bachelor'sDegree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 12years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)
Excellent grasp of networking design fundamentals including fiber/ethernet, switch, and VLAN configuration
Strong background in configuration of RTUs or other plant controllers (software development experience also a plus)
Has proven experience developing technical documentation including exhibits, scope of works, functional descriptions, and plant control narratives
Structured and thorough in analyzing and documenting requirements and creating technical documentation for different stakeholders
Demonstrated experience commissioning networking and plant controls
Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering technical work
Experience within the renewable energy or power industry is highly desired, but not required
Required travel up to 20%
Works autonomously to deliver projects without oversight
Takes ownership of work and resolves issues; seeks guidance when direction is needed
Documents work and progress effectively
Reports upwards on project status and progress
Coordinates with technical members of adjacent teams to align on work deliverables that impact one another; seeks to understand and resolve gaps... For full info follow application link.
