Electrical Engineering- Senior

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Engineering

The Sr Engineer II, Electrical BOP , supports RWE America's renewable generation assets by focusing specifically on balance of plant (BOP) equipment and systems. The Electrical BOP team provides engineering expertise for a wide range of BOP components, such as transformers, cables, dynamic and static reactive power devices, substations, relays, breakers, and power plant controllers. By collaborating closely with teams in Operations, Asset Management, Compliance, and Development/Construction, the Electrical BOP team helps ensure that current and future generating assets consistently operate at their best.

We are seeking an experienced Power Systems Engineer with deep expertise in short circuit analysis and arc flash studies . Perform and review short circuit studies and arc flash hazard analyses for electrical systems

Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels

Develop and maintain accurate electrical system models using ETAP

Collaborate with project teams and clients to gather system data and validate inputs

Provide training and mentorship on electrical safety and power system analysis

NFPA 70E – Electrical Safety in the Workplace

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – Electrical Safety Regulations

NEC (NFPA 70) – National Electrical Code

NESC – National Electrical Safety Code

Travel to sites 20-25% of the time

A Master's or Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or Physics

A minimum of 7 years in power systems engineering with a focus on short circuit and arc flash studies

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with operating and analyzing high-voltage power systems equipment

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience applicable to electric power generation, generation management, and automatic generation control

Detailed knowledge of power generation and distribution equipment, transformers, switchgear, transmission feeders, substations, and renewable energy

Familiarity with the North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards

Familiarity with industry modeling software such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, TSAT, and ETAP (a plus)

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines

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

RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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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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.

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 RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects 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. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do.