Manager, Project Engineering & Execution

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering; Administration; Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Engineering will primarily be responsible for team of Engineer and designers developing preliminary PV and Battery designs, System Performance models, RFP responses, and support of all land use permitting including project development design reviews, interconnection and final EPC or subcontracting activities. 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 to develop or review final engineering design packages for construction. The candidate will be responsible for completing the work either directly, or through internal or external resources.

Role Responsibilities:

• Serve as a PV and BESS leader technical expert for team
• Maintain, establish, and apply PV and BESS design standards and templates with the design team
• Review all preliminary PV and BESS system design drawings of staff
• Coordinate teams efforts to ensure smooth interconnection application submission and application of local utility requirements in design documents
• Resolve issues as they arise during Development, Interconnection and Construction
• Create and review detailed engineering design packages
• Maintain and refine engineering processes and procedure for the engineering staff
• Review and train staff to complete PV Syst models for the individual projects and evaluation of new markets
• Maintain and establish relationships with external engineering resources
• Establish budgets and manage subcontract and accounting processes
• Ensure accurate development of Permit and Construction design packages for 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
• Hire, train and develop engineering and design/drafting technicians on 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
• Support Development and Construction activities on site and perform on site visits as necessary to support the project construction
• Review Power Purchase Agreements, Tolling, and EPC agreements to ensure design compliance
• Oversee various testing and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• PE Registration as a Professional Engineer 
• Drivers License 
• Minimum of 6 years experience including 2 years of management 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.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work within a cross functional team Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Self-motivated attitude with the ability to multitask and thrive in a timeline-driven environment
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems
• Capable to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Ability to integrate both verbal and written communications with interpersonal skills.
• Ability to represent the company well.
• Detail oriented engineer with an eye for the big picture.
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Expert proficiency with AutoCAD 
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• 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
• Hybrid business hours splitting time between home and office
• Ability to travel out of town as required to development, construction or operating assets
• Approximately 20% of the time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $130,000 - $190,000. 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 89874.  Any questions? Contact HR:  rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected 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.