Sr Plant Controls Engineer I

RWE•Valhalla, NY

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controls Team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for utility-scale renewables projects (Solar, Wind, and Battery) are designed with the highest quality for the entire life cycle - from the development phase to operation. This position executes on the design, construction, commissioning, and administration of control systems within RWE Clean Energy. In this position, you will be key in the design and execution of control solutions for new sites. You will be gathering project-specific requirements to define the services and functionalities required by the plants, determine the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensure the right control system design for the application. In this position, you will be 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. You will work hand-in-hand with third-party providers, assessing the most suitable options and bringing concepts into the field. As a Sr Plant Controls Engineer I, you will be a key interface between Operations and Development parts of the business.

Requirements

A Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, a similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)
Strong 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 in commissioning networking and plant controls
Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering technical work
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, and escalates issues through appropriate channels
Effective communicator capable of working with people from different backgrounds
High Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, and a self-starter
Proactive in resolving issues
Effectively uses team collaboration tools and software
Must be open to collaboration and working in a team environment
Clear passion and motivation to work in the renewables industry
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Nice To Haves

Experience within renewable energy or the power industry is highly regarded, but not required

Responsibilities

Lead SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on individual projects and provide oversight and guidance to junior engineers
Coordinate with project managers and other engineering discipline SME's to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
Review and provide constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers. Advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions
Gather technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts, and ensure the SCADA system's capability to achieve these
Generate and modify project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA Standards and strategy
Develops and oversees the scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators
Reviews contractor design documents and ensures design will meet operational needs of the SCADA system and alignment 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; working closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skillsets
Drives and pursues interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business
Assists in developing strategic goals of the SCADA team and supports driving changes to standards and processes

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.