Plant Controls Sr Manager

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

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Plant Controls Team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for utility-scale renewables projects (Solar, Wind, and Battery) are designed with the highest quality for the entire life cycle - from the development phase to operation. This position executes on the design, construction, commissioning, and administration of control systems within RWE Clean Energy.

In this position, you will be key in the design and execution of control solutions for new sites. You will be gathering project-specific requirements to define the services and functionalities required by the plants, determine the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensure the right control system design for the application.

In this position, you will be involved in all the different stages of the project, starting from the design stage, then guiding the implementation phase, and supporting the on-site commissioning of the solution.

You will work hand-in-hand with third-party providers, assessing the most suitable options and bringing concepts into the field. 

As a Plant Controls Engineer, you will serve as a key interface between the Operations and Development teams within the business.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Lead SCADA design, configuration and commissioning on individual projects and provide oversight and guidance to junior engineers
• Coordinate with project managers and other engineering discipline SME’s to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
• Review and provide constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers. Advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions
• Gather technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts, and ensure the SCADA system capability to achieve these
• Generate and modify project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA Standards and strategy
• Develops and oversees the scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators
• Reviews contractor design documents and ensures design will meet operational needs of the SCADA system and alignment with SCADA standards.
• Leads, oversees, and implements the development of technical SCADA Requirements, including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, and plant control strategy across multiple projects
• Commissions substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for projects, working closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skillsets.
• Drives and pursues the interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business
• Assists in developing strategic goals of Sthe CADA team and supports driving changes to standards and processes

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)
• Strong grasp of networking design fundamentals, including fiber/ethernet, switch, and VLAN configuration
• Strong background in configuration of RTUs or other plant controllers (software development experience also a plus)
• Has proven experience developing technical documentation, including exhibits, scope of works, functional descriptions, and plant control narratives
• Structured and thorough in analyzing and documenting requirements and creating technical documentation for different stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning networking and plant controls
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering technical work
• Experience within renewable energy or the power industry is highly regarded, but not required
• Works autonomously to deliver projects without oversight
• Takes ownership of work and resolves issues; seeks guidance when direction is needed
• Documents work and progress effectively
• Reports upwards on project status and progress
• Coordinates with technical members of adjacent teams to align on work deliverables that impact one another, seeks to understand and resolve gaps, and escalates issues through appropriate channels
• Effective communicator capable of working with people from different backgrounds
• High Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, and a self-starter
• Proactive in resolving issues
• Effectively uses team collaboration tools and software
• Must be open to collaboration and working in a team environment
• Clear passion and motivation to work in the renewables industry

Work Environment: 

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations.  The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

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.

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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.