Sr. Project Engineering & Execution Associate

RWE•Austin, TX

3d•$108,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate, Engineering will primarily be responsible for development of preliminary design, energy models, and engineering activities including project development, project design, interconnection and completing engineering initiatives. This position plays an important role in the department through development activities across a number of projects and supporting local approvals for projects. Upon completion of development the candidate will be responsible to develop engineering design packages for permitting. The candidate will be responsible for completing the work either directly or through external resources.

Requirements

Undergraduate (BS) Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Drivers License
Competent with computer software including Microsoft office suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and PVcase Ground Mount
Minimum 5 years of experience designing photovoltaic systems and/or BES projects, with experience doing 1-5 MW sized ground mounted systems preferred
Demonstrates knowledge of PVsyst and energy system modeling
Able to plan and manage the development and production of permit and contract documents for the construction of electrical PV systems
Ability to work individually or as part of a team
Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems
Capable to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
Ability to integrate both verbal and written communications with interpersonal skills.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work within a cross functional team
Ability to represent the company well
Strong interpersonal skills, with 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
Excellent proficiency with AutoCAD
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization 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 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

PE Registration as a Professional Engineer
NABCEP certification - PV Design Specialist or PV Installation Professional

Responsibilities

Develop preliminary PV and BESS system design drawings under the supervision of the senior design staff
Submission of interconnection application and engineering oversight of the application through the process under supervision of senior design staff
Resolve issues as they arise through the interconnection process through keeping abreast of local utility design standards and interconnection processes
Ensure all design deliverables meet the internal engineering standards and pertinent codes
Develop PV Syst models for the individual projects and evaluation of new markets
Coordinate external engineering resources as necessary and manage the task order and accounting process
Evaluate site plan impact from different BES manufacturers and provide design recommendations regarding how project metrics are impacted such as footprint, and equipment layout configuration
Create single line diagrams for interconnection applications and other detailed technical drawings to support preliminary evaluation of sites or projects under construction, as required
Review of Request for Proposals and support proposal development. Provide proposal input including detailed technical project descriptions, legal risk and responsibility definitions, financial analysis, detailed supporting documentation of contractor quotes, simulation results, and cost and savings derivations
Coordinate and review the final site plans with the senior design staff and inter discipline reviews to ensure compliance with other design considerations such as Civil and Structural Engineering. These include items such as weight restrictions, geotechnical challenges, flood elevations, wetland setbacks and advisory to those disciplines of electrical issues
Support Development and Construction activities on site and perform on site visits as necessary to support the project construction
Train and develop junior engineers and design/drafting technicians on electrical systems design, technologies, codes and contract document preparation
Review the design approach methods and equipment selection to ensure the best overall project design and customer goals are achieved
Review Power Purchase Agreements and EPC agreements to ensure design and energy model compliance
Oversee various testing and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects