VP, Development Engineering

Vice President of Development Engineering – Flexible Generation Will lead technology assessment, project design, and engineering support for RWE America’s flexible power generation portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), Flexible Generation, you will recruit and lead a focused, highly talented team of engineering experts to deliver high‑reliability thermal solutions, including aeroderivative and frame natural gas turbine technologies. This position will play a critical role in our energy campus solutions providing critical reliability and firming capabilities alongside our renewable energy portfolio for our customers. Responsibilities Team Leadership: Build and lead a focused team of flexible generation engineering experts. Provide strategic guidance to ensure smooth resource allocation, management of team priorities, and implementation of scalable design processes. Integrated Solutions: Work closely with the Flexible Generation business development and product teams to develop standalone greenfield and brownfield flexible generation solutions, and larger, multi‑technology energy campuses. Synergy & Standardization: Collaborate with the Renewable Engineering team to tap resources in Balance of Plant to ensure capturing synergies and standardization across technologies. Project Siting & Design: Partner with Development and Origination teams to design technical solutions that align with siting constraints, environmental regulations, and gas availability requirements. Procurement & Contracting: Work in lockstep with Procurement for technical due‑diligence, technology and vendor selection, and technical contracting of flexible generation solutions. Execution Alignment: Collaborate with Pre‑construction and Project Execution teams to ensure critical system inputs and technical specifications are accurately accounted for in EPC contracting and negotiations. Technical Excellence: Build excellence in market understanding, technology scouting, and product pre‑qualification for heavy duty frame, aeroderivative and reciprocating engine technologies, ensuring a sustainable competitive advantage. Continuous Improvement: Ensure the team balances a development mindset with engineering excellence and financial diligence, incorporating feedback to optimize design. International Collaboration: Build excellent relationships with RWE international operating companies to bring global expertise and operating experiences to enhance projects. Requirements and Experience Master’s in Engineering Science or related technical field or Bachelor’s plus significant relevant experience. Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation engineering, with a proven track record in design, engineering, and delivery of flexible generation. Ability to provide clear direction around a vision and foster collaborative spirit, displaying respect, courtesy, tact, and openness. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of natural gas generation system design, including fuel handling, thermal cycles, and integration with the grid. Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to meet performance and organizational goals and foster growth strategies, including managing department and project engineering cost budgets. Vendor Familiarity: Established relationships with vendor networks to support delivery of business objectives. Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of environmental and permitting requirements (e.g., air quality, emissions limits, water usage) and their impact on plant design and site viability. Project Lifecycle: Extensive experience in utility‑scale project development from origination and siting through construction and commissioning. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time. Legal & Visa 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 Illinois is $226,000–$280,000. Benefits 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, Holidays, and short‑term incentives in addition to salary. Equal Opportunity 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