Senior Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineering

RWE•Austin, TX

2d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The 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. This is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program
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
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
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.
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements
Experience in renewable generation (wind turbine, solar PV, and BESS storage) project design is preferred

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