Senior Engineer II, Civil Engineering

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

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Engineer II, Civil Engineering, is responsible for providing support to utility-scale Solar, Onshore Wind, and Battery Storage Projects in North America. They act as a Civil Subject Matter Expert for Projects during the Development and Construction phases.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform due diligence on early to mid-stage development projects (including potential project acquisitions) in order to identify fatal flaws and key design risks
• Manage the studies needed to de-risk projects and allow detailed engineering designs to progress. This includes topographic and ALTA surveys, hydrology studies, and geotechnical surveys
• Review all aspects of the civil design for projects to ensure that all site constraints are factored in and applicable standards and best practices are followed
• Provide civil quantity estimates for Pre-Construction to price and include in financial models
• Provide input into the civil scope of work for balance of plant agreements
• Evaluate opportunities for optimization in order to reduce LCOE
• Support Construction by responding to RFIs and ensuring timely and cost-effective resolution to roadway, drainage, geotechnical, and structural engineering issues
• Assist with civil, geotechnical, and structural documentation of construction activities. Respond to technical questions from potential investors and independent engineers
• Create internal standards and manage process improvement initiatives
• Develop a strategy to ensure that a minimum level of due diligence is completed on all mid-stage projects
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members
• Travel for work up to 20%. Includes periodic site visits to microsite layouts, attending monthly construction meetings, and monitoring construction progress

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited school (or substantially equivalent). A master’s degree is a plus
• A minimum of ten years of civil engineering experience with at least four years of utility-scale renewable energy experience. Solar experience is a plus
• A Professional Engineer’s license in one or more states is a plus
• Experience reviewing civil design packages
• Experience with grading, design, and earthwork analysis
• Knowledge of stormwater management regulations and best practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or GIS software is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys working in multidisciplinary project teams in a dynamic environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license

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.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $143,00- $180,000. 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.

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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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.