Senior Associate, Project Engineering and Execution

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Engineering Remuneration: Exempt   The Senior Associate, Project Engineering role will primarily be responsible for the development of preliminary design, energy models, and engineering activities including project development, project design, interconnection, and completing engineering initiatives. This position plays an important role in the department through development activities across a number of projects and supporting local approvals for projects. Upon completion of development, the candidate will be responsible for developing engineering design packages for permitting. The candidate will be responsible for completing the work either directly, through or through external resources.   Responsibilities:

• Develop preliminary PV and BESS system design drawings under the supervision of the senior design staff
• Submission of interconnection application and engineering oversight of the application through the process under the supervision of senior design staff
• Resolve issues as they arise through the interconnection process by keeping abreast of local utility design standards and interconnection processes
• Ensure all design deliverables meet the internal engineering standards and pertinent codes
• Develop PV Syst models for individual projects and evaluation of new markets
• Coordinate external engineering resources as necessary and manage the task order and accounting process
• Create a detailed Permit and Construction drawing package for electrical portion of PV and BES projects
• Review of Request for Proposals and support proposal development. Provide proposal input including detailed technical project descriptions, legal risk and responsibility definitions, financial analysis, detailed supporting documentation of contractor quotes, simulation results, and cost and savings derivations
• Coordinate and review the final site plans with the senior design staff and inter-discipline reviews to ensure compliance with other design considerations such as Civil and Structural Engineering. These include items such as weight restrictions, geotechnical challenges, flood elevations, wetland setbacks and advisory to those disciplines of electrical issues
• Support Development and Construction activities on site and perform on site visits as necessary to support the project construction
• Train and develop junior engineers and design/drafting technicians on electrical systems design, technologies, codes and contract document preparation
• Review the design approach methods and equipment selection to ensure the best overall project design and customer goals are achieved
• Perform solemetric shading analysis where applicable
• Support Development and Construction activities on site and perform on-site visits as necessary to support the project construction
• Review Power Purchase Agreements and EPC agreements to ensure design compliance
• Oversee various testing and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects

  Qualifications:

• Undergraduate (BS) Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• PE Registration as a Professional Engineer (preferred)
• Drivers License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Competent with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and SKM/ETap
• Demonstrates knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstrates knowledge of PV Syst and system modeling
• Able to plan and manage the development and production of permit and contract documents for the construction of electrical PV systems
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems
• Capable to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work within a cross-functional team

   Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York and Illinois is $99,000 - $149,000.  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 88751 We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future. As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States. Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.