Engineer I, Site Suitability

RWE Americas, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area:

EngineeringRemuneration:

Exempt The Site Assessment & Suitability team is a key technical interface to the onshore wind turbine landscape and their new technology developments. The team provides holistic technical assessments to enable the business to select the most competitive turbine technologies and perform site suitability studies for our development projects. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an Engineer I, Site Suitability to support our onshore wind projects.

Role Responsibilities:

Conduct assessments for site classification, turbine suitability, and lifetime for RWE North American onshore wind projects Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary inputs for site suitability studies Support the preparation of site suitability input packages for technical assessments performed by turbine vendors Assist in the evaluation and review of load studies provided by turbine vendors Show an understanding of the importance of equipment procurement relationships and support the initial screening and selection of wind turbines appropriate for site specific wind conditions Participate in site visits and assist in documenting site-specific observations relevant to turbine suitability Perform terrain and measurement sector assessments for wind turbine power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusions Support coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to 3rd parties performing acoustics and shadow flicker assessments Assist in the coordination and review of post-construction noise compliance measurements and related assessments Contribute to the development and maintenance of internal standards, tools, and process templates

Job Requirements and Experiences:

Minimum bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable) Foundational knowledge of assessment principles, preferably for wind farm studies, and one (1) year of relevant professional experience Experience in working within an international project development organization is preferred Team-oriented with good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines Self-motivated and eager to learn, with solid problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to achieving team goals Effective communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams. Detail-oriented with a foundational understanding of business concepts and an interest in developing business acumen Fluent in written and spoken English Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information appropriately Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams Foundational knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, and familiarity with tools such as WAsP, WindPRO, Windographer, and CFD software is desirable. Familiarity with acoustic analysis tools (WindPRO, CadnaA, Soundplan, or similar) is beneficial. Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable Basic knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the

IEC61400

series, DNV GL standards, etc., is desirable Willingness to travel based on tasks, both nationally and internationally (expected travel time in general