Sr Engineer, Electrical BOP

RWE•Austin, TX

8d•$140,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports RWE America's 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. The ideal Senior Power Systems Engineer will have extensive experience performing and reviewing load flow, reactive power capability, voltage coordination, short circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash studies. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate ETAP models and managing transmission and dynamic stability models in PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, and PSCAD. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for compliance-related engineering activities associated with NERC standards PRC-024, PRC-028, PRC-029, MOD-026-2, and ERCOT NOGRR-245, including conducting studies, supporting audits, maintaining model accuracy, and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and reliability requirements. Strong analytical capability, technical leadership, and experience working across operations, compliance, and engineering functions are essential for success in this role.

Requirements

A Master's or Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or Physics
A Professional Engineer (PE) is highly preferred
A minimum of 7 years in power systems engineering with a focus on short circuit and arc flash studies
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with operating and analyzing high-voltage power systems equipment
A minimum of 7 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 Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards
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 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 and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines
Strong organizational 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.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with industry modeling software such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, TSAT, and ETAP

Responsibilities

Perform and review short circuit studies and arc flash hazard analyses for electrical systems
Approve study reports
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 training and mentorship on electrical safety and power system analysis
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, NESC – National Electrical Safety Code
Travel to sites 20-25% of the time