Senior Engineer I, Plant Controls

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

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

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 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 Senior Engineer I Plant Controls you will be a key interface between Operations and Development parts of the business.

Role 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 SMEs 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 SCADA system 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

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• A Minimum of a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechatronics Control Engineering a similar field of engineering or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 8 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
• Experience within renewable energy or power industry highly regarded but not required
• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit walk or stand for long durations of time.

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 and New York is $130000 - $150000. 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.