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RWE Americas
Sr Engineer II, 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.
$106,968 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- RWE Americas, LLC
- To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
- Functional area:
- Engineering
Remuneration:
- Exempt The
- Sr Engineer II, Electrical BOP
- , supports RWE America's renewable generation assets by focusing specifically on balance of plant (BOP) equipment and systems.
- short circuit analysis
- and
- arc flash studies
- . The ideal candidate will hold a
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- (not required) and have a proven track record of conducting and approving these studies, and demonstrate thorough knowledge of all relevant codes and standards governing arc flash safety.
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.
- 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 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 + 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 conceptsWork 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 $160,000
- $180,000.
- 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.
- Apply with just a few clicks:
- ad code
- 92989
- Any questions?
- Contact rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com
- We look forward to meeting you.
- Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate.