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Sr Engineer I, Electrical Projects (Austin, TX, US, 78701) @ RWE

Austin, TX, US, 78701OnsiteFull-timePosted 10 days ago

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<p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>RWE Americas, LLC</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Functional area:</strong> Engineering</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Remuneration: </strong>Exempt</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The <strong>Sr Engineer I, Electrical Projects</strong>, is responsible for overseeing the electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects from development to handover to operations.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Role Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Design of balance of plant packages from development to IFC</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Engineering project support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Grid code compliance and interconnection requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Specification and evaluation of major balance of plant electrical equipment</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Power system modeling and studies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinating project engineering topics during construction</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Management of 3rd party engineering consultants</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Coordinating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts during the project lifecycle</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support NERC Compliance documents and studies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensure that the highest level of health, safety, and environmental protection is incorporated into designs and standards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support the development of electrical engineering standards</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Support the development of engineering processes and procedures</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Job Requirements and Experiences:</strong></span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Minimum 5 years of professional experience (post undergraduate) in electrical engineering</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience in renewable generation (wind turbine, solar PV, and BESS storage) project design is preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ability to multitask, while working independently and as part of a team</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><em>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.</em></span></p> <p> </p><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Pay range:</strong> The annual base salary range for this position in California is $120,000 - $150,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education &amp; work experience, training &amp; certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Benefits offered:</strong> 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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Apply with just a few clicks:</strong> ad code <strong>92630</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Any questions? <strong>Contact [email protected]</strong></span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at <a title="" href="https://americas.rwe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">americas.rwe.com</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.</span></p> <p> </p>

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