Sr Engineer II, Plant Controls

Job Summary RWE Americas, LLC Position: Sr Engineer II, Plant Controls (Full Time, Permanent, Exempt) – starts as soon as possible. Functional area: Engineering. The Plant Controls Team within RWE Americas 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 Americas. In this position, the Sr Engineer II, Plant Controls will be key in the design and execution of control solutions for new sites. You will gather 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, then 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 Plant Controls engineer, you will be a key interface between Operations and Development parts of the business. Role Responsibilities Lead SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on multiple projects and provide oversight and guidance to junior engineers Coordinate with project managers and other engineering 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; advise and provide technical input for contract wording discussions; work towards developing standards and educating financial teams on contract requirements Gather technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts, and ensure SCADA system capability to achieve these requirements Generate and modify project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA standards and strategy; own development of standard exhibits and documentation for the team Develop and oversee the scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators; own the development of standard documentation for projects Review contractor design documents and ensure design will meet operational needs of the SCADA system and alignment with SCADA standards Lead, oversee, and implement the development of technical SCADA requirements, including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, and plant control strategy across multiple projects Commission substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for projects; work closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skillsets Drive and pursue interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business Own development of strategic goals for the SCADA team and ensure alignment with organizational objectives Proactively work towards alignment with broader engineering teams and understand team position and contribution within the organization Communicate effectively with a diverse range of business stakeholders Own strategic projects for the SCADA team and drive changes to standards and processes Actively train and educate junior engineers across all project phases Job Requirements and Experiences A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, a similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry) Excellent 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) 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 the power industry is highly desired, but not required Required travel up to 20% 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 Additional Information 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 position in Chicago is $155,000 - $165,000. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr RWE Gruppe