Sr Engineer I, Solar/BESS Operations

RWE•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

RWE Americas is looking for a strong candidate for our BESS Technology Optimization team as the Sr BESS Optimization Engineer. This position within the BESS Technology Optimization team will be responsible for managing technical solutions with a project development mindset and ensuring utility-scale energy storage projects are built with state-of-the-art technology and design features and can fulfill dispatch and use cases for evolving market conditions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
A minimum of 7 years of proven experience with energy storage technologies, with an understanding of OEMs, products, and use cases
Proven product management and product development experience
Intellectually curious with a passion for exploring emerging energy storage technologies and challenging conventional approaches
Open-minded and receptive to diverse perspectives, data-driven decision-making, and continuous learning
Experience mentoring engineers and technical resources and ability to drive high performance and cultivate talent
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
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

Master’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferred

Responsibilities

Support and drive strategic planning that impacts product selection, technology roadmap, or project standardization
Contribute to the evaluation of emerging storage technologies with a focus on long-duration capability, cost reduction, reliability, and lifecycle performance
Participate in continuous improvement of standard project designs, driving optimization in cost, performance, constructability, and operational reliability
Coordinate priorities with Development, Procurement, and EPC to align engineering and business needs
Participate in enterprise forums and technical steering committees
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex problems with limited oversight
Provide technical due diligence support for storage suppliers or new equipment introductions
Influence system architecture standards and performance expectations across projects
Contribute to internal development of energy storage system designs, including cooling system architecture (air and liquid), controls strategy, and thermal performance modeling
Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for product evaluation, testing, reporting, and safety compliance