Sr Engineer I, BESS Optimization

RWE Americas LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Engineering; Innovation / R&D Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Americas is looking for a strong candidate for our BESS Technology Optimization team as theSr BESS Optimization Engineer I. This position within the BESS Technology Optimization team will be responsible for managing technical solutions with a project development mindset and ensuring utility-scale energy storage projects are built with state-of-the-art technology and design features and can fulfill dispatch and use cases for evolving market conditions.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support and drive strategic planning that impacts product selection technology roadmap or project standardization
• Contribute to the evaluation of emerging storage technologies with a focus on long-duration capability cost reduction reliability and lifecycle performance
• Participate in continuous improvement of standard project designs driving optimization in cost performance constructability and operational reliability
• Coordinate priorities with Development Procurement and EPC to align engineering and business needs
• Participate in enterprise forums and technical steering committees
• Ability to identify evaluate and resolve complex problems with limited oversight
• Provide technical due diligence support for storage suppliers or new equipment introductions
• Influence system architecture standards and performance expectations across projects
• Contribute to internal development of energy storage system designs including cooling system architecture (air and liquid) controls strategy and thermal performance modeling
• Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for product evaluation testing reporting and safety compliance

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Masters degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferred
• Bachelors degree in engineering isrequired
• A minimum of 7 years of proven experience with energy storage technologies with an understanding of OEMs products and use cases
• Proven product management and product development experience
• Intellectually curious with a passion for exploring emerging energy storage technologies and challenging conventional approaches
• Open-minded and receptive to diverse perspectives data-driven decision-making and continuous learning
• Experience mentoring engineers and technical resources and ability to drive high performance and cultivate talent
• Proven ability to empathize build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Work Environment:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas 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 Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this positionin Illinois is $140000 - $ 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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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 RWEs 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 a talented workforce of 2000 employees RWE Americas develops constructs and operateswind 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. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at .

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.