Senior Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineering

RWE Americas, LLC • To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent • Functional area: Engineering • Remuneration: Exempt Location(s) Austin, TX 78701 Chicago, IL 60654 White Plains, NY 10606 Oakland, CA 94612 Senior Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineering is responsible for overseeing the electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects from development to handover to operations. Role Responsibilities Design of balance of plant packages from development to IFC Engineering project support during pre‑construction, construction, and turnover to Operations Grid code compliance and interconnection requirements Specification and evaluation of major balance of plant electrical equipment Power system modeling and studies Coordinating project engineering topics during construction Management of 3rd party engineering consultants Coordinating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts during the project lifecycle Support NERC Compliance documents and studies Ensure that the highest level of health, safety, and environmental protection is incorporated into designs and standards Support the development of electrical engineering standards Support the development of engineering processes and procedures Job Requirements and Experiences A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college engineering program Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements Minimum 5 years of professional experience (post‑undergraduate) in electrical engineering Specific areas of experience and competency include transmission design, substation design, collection and distribution design, major equipment specification, power system studies, and system protection and control Experience in renewable generation (wind turbine, solar PV, and BESS storage) project design is preferred 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 multitask, 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 a sound understanding of business concepts This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations 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 California is $120,000 – $150,000, representing a general guideline for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. 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. 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