Engineer II, Electrical BoP

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports RWE Americas' renewable generation assets by focusing specifically on balance of plant (BOP) equipment and systems. The Electrical BOP team provides engineering expertise for a wide range of BOP components, such as transformers, cables, dynamic and static reactive power devices, substations, relays, breakers, and power plant controllers. By collaborating closely with teams in Operations, Asset Management, Compliance, and Development/Construction, the Electrical BOP team helps ensure that current and future generating assets consistently operate at their best. We are seeking a mid-level Engineer II, Electrical BoP Engineer with approximately 3 years of experience supporting electrical power systems in utility, generation, industrial, or consulting environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with substation and/or Balance of Plant (BOP) systems, be proficient in interpreting single-line and three-line diagrams, and possess a working knowledge of protective relaying, device coordination, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazard studies. Responsibilities include supporting engineering studies, reviewing system documentation, providing technical support for NERC standards such as PRC-019 and PRC-024, and conducting power system analyses to support reliability and compliance objectives. The successful candidate will be a versatile engineer with strong technical aptitude, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Master or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or Physics
A minimum of 3 years in power systems engineering with experience working on short-circuit and arc flash studies
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience with operating and analyzing high voltage power systems equipment
A minimum of 3 years of professional experience applicable to electric power generation, generation management, and automatic generation control.
Detailed knowledge of power generation and distribution equipment, transformers, switchgear, transmission feeders, substations, and renewable energy
Knowledge of Codes and Standards: NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, NEC, NESC, OSHA regulations.
Strong understanding of protective device coordination and relay settings
Familiarity with the North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organizational 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 experience utilizing AI and other automation skills to optimize and organize work practices
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

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred, and working towards a Professional Engineer (PE) certificate
Familiarity with industry modeling software such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, TSAT, and ETAP (a plus)
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Responsibilities

Perform and review short-circuit studies and arc flash hazard analyses for electrical systems
Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels
Prepare technical documentation, including one-line diagrams, protective device coordination, and arc flash labeling
Develop and maintain accurate electrical system models using ETAP
Collaborate with project teams and clients to gather system data and validate inputs.
Provide technical support for NERC standards (i.e., PRC-019, PRC-024, etc.) and, where possible, conduct studies to meet NERC compliance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline processes, procedures, and methodologies associated with power system studies
Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards, including: NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace, IEEE 1584 – Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations, OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – Electrical Safety Regulations, NEC (NFPA 70) – National Electrical Code