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RWE Americas
Sr Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineer, Energy Campus
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What they do
An Electrical Project Engineer supervises and coordinates electrical engineering projects.
$100,245 / year median in New York
+10% projected growth
Job Description
- RWE Americas, LLC
- To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
- Functional area:
- Engineering
Remuneration:
- Exempt The
- Senior Engineer I, Electrical Projects - Energy Campus,
- is responsible for leading electrical engineering design for large energy campus projects integrating PV, wind, BESS, and thermal generation with 100 MW+ data center loads, as well as, Stand-alone or co-located onshore wind, solar, and storage projects, from development through construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
Role Responsibilities:
- + Define overall electrical architecture, basis of design, single-line diagrams, protection philosophy, redundancy strategy, metering, and interconnection approach + Lead integration of PV, Wind, BESS, natural gas-fired power plants, substations, switchyards, gen-tie lines, and large data center loads + Serve as the electrical single point of contact for concept, detailed design, IFC, construction, commissioning, and operations turnover + Manage Owner's Engineers, engineering consultants, EPC engineering teams, and specialty study consultants + Translate customer, hyperscaler, utility, ISO/RTO, and internal requirements into clear technical specifications and design deliverables + Coordinate with utilities, transmission providers, hyperscalers, generation owners, EPCs, OEMs, consultants, construction, operations, and internal stakeholders + Oversee electrical balance-of-plant design, including MV/HV systems, substations, collection systems, auxiliary power, grounding, lightning protection, protection and controls, communications, and metering.
Job Requirements and Experiences:
- + Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program or equivalent + Minimum 5 years of electrical engineering experience in power generation, renewables, BESS, thermal generation, substations, transmission, data centers, or large industrial power systems + Experience with transmission design, substation design, collection/distribution systems, major equipment specifications, power system studies, and protection and control + Experience managing engineering consultants, Owner's Engineers, EPCs, or third-party technical advisors + Experience supporting projects from development and feasibility through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and turnover to operations + Strong knowledge of utility interconnection, grid compliance, and power system modeling requirements + Support NERC compliance by preparing and coordinating electrical engineering evidence + Master's degree in electrical engineering with a concentration or specialization in Power Systems is preferred + Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain PE license is preferred + Experience with energy campus, microgrid, Private Use Network (PUN), behind-the-meter, or data-center-serving power infrastructure is preferred + Experience with 100 MW+ mission-critical loads or large industrial load integration is preferred + Experience with PSCAD, PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CYME, PowerFactory, or similar power system study tools is preferred + Experience with RAM studies, reliability modeling, Feasibility study, redundancy analysis, and high-availability electrical architecture is preferred + Familiarity with inverter-based resources, BESS controls, plant controllers, thermal generation controls, and dynamic model validation is preferred + Familiarity with IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, ANSI, IEC, NERC, ISO/RTO, and utility standards is preferred + Strong interpersonal skills, with 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 ability to meet deadlines + Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables + Ability to multi-task, 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 California, Illinois, and New York State is $135,00 - $155,000.
- 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.
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- ad code
- 92629
- Any questions?
- Contact rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com
- We look forward to meeting you.