Sr. Associate, Project Engineer

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area : Administration; Power Plants; Process Management; Procurement; Project Development; Project Management

Remuneration : Exempt

The Senior Associate, Project Engineer will primarily be responsible for engineering and design of 5- 20MW photovoltaic solar systems, including solar paired with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar only or BESS only. The Senior Associate Engineer will participate in activities leading to the successful execution and delivery of solar and BESS projects. The Senior Associate Engineer will work within the Project Engineering & Execution team adhering to company design standards and quality for completing designs of Photovoltaic and battery storage systems. They will seek to improve upon company standards when possible and consistently deliver engineering assignments on time and on budget. The Senior Associate Engineer's secondary responsibility is to review solar and battery energy storage system engineering and design, modeling and performance data submitted to the Project Engineering & Execution team for evaluation and consideration by outside design companies or from other members of the team. In reviewing such information, the Senior Associate Engineer will seek to protect the Company against errors, omissions and oversight, document all sources of due diligence, and keep records of same. Once a project is contracted, the Senior Associate Engineer will be responsible for the seamless transfer of projects to the Project Manager (PM) for construction management and provide support to the PM as required and throughout the construction process. The Senior Associate Engineer should be capable of producing AutoCAD drawings suitable for interconnection, permitting and construction.

Role Responsibilities :

Develop, Design and Engineer optimized solar PV and PV / BESS systems for project specific scopes 5MW- 20MW

Design to include scope of work, complete bill of materials, specifications, and design drawings directly or through 3rd parties

Utilize and update where necessary standard specifications for project 3rd party Engineering support. Review proposals and finalize contracts for 3rd party support and contract execution

Develop and maintain design basis and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods and process, and improve efficiency of project development and project selection process

Assist Project Development or Sales in communicating value proposition to client(s)

Assist with Preparation of Investment review materials for FID approval

Provie technical guidance for legal and business decision making

Support Project Manager during construction and commissioning

Job Requirements and Experiences :

Undergraduate degree in Engineering from and accredited college or university with a focus on Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Registered Professional Engineering

Continuing Education in areas of PV and BESS

Minimum of 5 years of Engineering, permitting, construction and commissioning of the PV and BESS Utility or large Distributed Energy projects

Fully versed in PV Syst

Strong AutoCAD skills and knowledge, able to fully produce project design packages

Providing technical support to sales and developers through a range of energy projects

Ability to push / pull / lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

Energy modeling, PV specific modeling, standard electrical calculations, basic structural and mechanical calculations

Drafting with AutoCAD

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

Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range : The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $100,000 - 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 & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered : 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.

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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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you'll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.