Senior Engineer I

RWE Clean Energy LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

In this position the Senior Engineer I is responsible for supporting Site Operations in substation restoration activities following relay operations. This includes analyzing relay events and phasor measurement unit data to identify event causes and assess site readiness for safe restoration which may involve isolating faulted circuit(s). The Senior Engineer I possesses comprehensive knowledge of IEEE standards as they pertain to power systems and will conduct relevant studies (such as Arc Flash Short Circuit Reactive Power Studies etc.) as well as review studies performed by third-party engineers. Additionally the Senior Engineer I demonstrates an extensive understanding of required grid tests and their execution to fulfil regulatory obligations efficiently. Participation in night and weekend restoration teams is required. The Senior Engineer I also holds responsibility for ensuring compliance with NERC Standards applicable to the Electrical Balance of Plant Team. The Senior Engineer I is also required to have expertise in interpreting HV equipment testing results and providing appropriate recommendations based on those findings

Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting reviewing and approving the power system studies. The Senior Engineer will have an in-depth understanding of the IEEE standards for power system studies
• Responsible for leading and executing on Request for Information (RFIs) from the ISOs NERC or other external entity requesting information from the RWE Fleet
• Responsible for reviewing and approving HV and MV equipment specifications for the replacement of end-of-life components or failures. Responsible for updating all pertinent information required due to equipment swaps (i.e. ETAP models PSSE/PSCAD models NERC FAC-008 etc.)
• Train and mentor engineers to develop their knowledge in power systems electrical engineering operations and applicable industry standards (IEEE NESC NEC NEMA etc.)
• Responsible for conducting Power Plant Controller Testing. Understand the limitations of the sites to ensure the test runs successfully without inadvertently tripping or damaging equipment. Understand the various tests required (i.e. ERCOT AVR PFR NERC MOD-025 etc.) and what evidence is required for each test
• Responsible for technical compliance of NERC standards pertaining to the electrical balance of plant (i.e. PRC-019 PRC-024 PRC-025 MOD-025 etc)
• Provide recommendations on RWECE Substation Maintenance Program utilizing industry best practices and standards
• Responsible for providing substation restoration efforts during nights and weekends

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• A Masters or Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Engineering Physics or a relevant study is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience with operating and analyzing high-voltage power systems equipment
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience applicable to electric power generation generation management and automatic generation control
• Detailed knowledge of power generation and distribution equipment transformers switchgear transmission feeders substations and renewable energy
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and other industry/regulatory codes and standards
• Experience with protective relays (transmission line protection feeder protection bus protection transformer protection) and protection coordination studies
• Familiar with conducting and analyzing power system studies such as Power Flow Reactive Power Short Circuit and Arc Flash studies
• Familiarity with the North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards
• Familiarity with industry modeling software such as PSSE PSLF PSCAD TSAT and ETAP
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Strong interpersonal skills with the 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
• Strong leadership 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 has a sound understanding of business concepts

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 New York is $120000 - $155000. 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 candidates 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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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. RWEs team of about 2000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nations 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 RWEs 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. youll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies and continuously improve together.