Grid Power System Engineer

RWE Clean Energy, LLC, Austin, Chicago, Valhalla, San Diego

Functional area: Engineering 

Remuneration: Exempt

The Grid Testing team offers NERC Model Verification testing to provide RWE Compliance with a convenient and cost-effective solution for implementing the NERC standards. In this role, the Grid Power System Engineer will work cross functionally to support plant managers, grid regulators, transmission system operators, and RWE teams. Test equipment and validate compliance with interconnection requirement and validate generator models used for grid compliance, specifically MOD-25, MOD-26, and MOD-27.

Responsibilities:

• Execute tests at RWE renewable plants to assist in meeting evolving regulatory standards for steady-state performance, dynamic performance, and modeling
• Communicate effectively to support testing and/or compliance needs, and resolve issues promptly
• Support RWE project(s) with power systems engineering expertise, including design and equipment specification studies, and commissioning support
• Contribute to the development of new tools and improvement of existing tools used by the team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electrical Power Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Advanced Degree in Electrical Power Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years' providing power system testing experience required
• Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products
• Data reporting using PI data historian
• Knowledge of NERC MOD-25, 26, & 27
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise
• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical or electric power engineering, conventional and renewable power plant design / operation
• Demonstrated capability to complete projects on-time and on-budget
• Knowledge of compliance requirements to support Market Operations & Compliance O&P teams

Working Environment:

• Office locations are in Austin (TX), Chicago (IL), or Valhalla (NY)
• Irregular hours may be required due to plant availability and ISO approved testing window.  This may include nights, holidays, and weekends
• Travel will be limited

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York is $87,800 - $131,700 . 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.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
 

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