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RWE Americas

Sr Engineer, Electrical BOP

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What they do

An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.

$100,968 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

  • RWE Americas, LLC
  • To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
  • Functional area:
  • Engineering
  • Remuneration:
  • Exempt This role 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. The ideal

  • Senior Power Systems Engineer
  • will have extensive experience performing and reviewing
  • load flow, reactive power capability, voltage coordination, short circuit, protective coordination, and arc flash studies
  • . This role is responsible for maintaining accurate ETAP models and managing transmission and dynamic stability models in
  • PSSE, PSLF, TSAT, and PSCAD
  • . The successful candidate will provide technical leadership for compliance-related engineering activities associated with
  • NERC standards
PRC-024, PRC-028, PRC-029, MOD-026-2
  • , and
  • ERCOT NOGRR-245
  • , including conducting studies, supporting audits, maintaining model accuracy, and ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory and reliability requirements. Strong analytical capability, technical leadership, and experience working across operations, compliance, and engineering functions are essential for success in this role.
  • Role Responsibilities:
  • + Perform and review short circuit studies and arc flash hazard analyses for electrical systems + Approve study reports + Recommend mitigation strategies to reduce incident energy levels + Prepare technical documentation, including one-line diagrams, protective device coordination, and arc flash labeling + 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 + Provide technical support for NERC standards (i.

e., PRC-019, PRC-024, etc) and, where possible, conduct studies to meet NERC compliance

+ Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline processes, procedures, and methodologies associated with power system studies

+ Ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards, including:

+ NFPA 70E

  • Electrical Safety in the Workplace + IEEE 1584
  • Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations + 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
  • Job Requirements and Experiences:
  • + A Master's or Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or Physics + A Professional Engineer (PE) is highly preferred + 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 +
Knowledge of Codes and Standards:
NFPA 70E, IEEE 1584, NEC, NESC, OSHA

regulations

+ Strong understanding of protective device coordination and relay settings

+ Familiarity with the North American Electric 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

+ Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

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

+ Strong leadership and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines

+ Strong organizational 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

  • 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 position in Illinois and New York is $140,000
  • $155,000.

The 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, candidate's 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.
  • Apply with just a few clicks:
  • ad code
  • 93369
  • Any questions?
  • Contact rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com
  • We look forward to meeting you.

Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. 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, 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 RWE's 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 americas.rwe.com . 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.