Sr Electrical Engineer

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

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, Operations Engineering, provides technical support to the Operations teams for onshore wind projects. This position works directly with the Asset Managers, Operations and Maintenance personnel, Project Managers, and fellow Operations Engineering teams to identify, quantify, investigate, report on, and correct the root causes of sub-optimal fleet performance and reliability. This role will support all of the renewables assets in the Americas from the end of construction to decommissioning, emphasizing Operational success and needed repairs at existing project sites.

As RWECE is growing in terms of managed assets as the existing fleet ages, the position supports the growing asset base and growing maintenance needs which often come with age.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Participate in Technical Due Diligences (TDD) for electrical components, which will ensure that operational insights are effectively captured
• Analyze the existing generators, converters, transformers, control, and electrical failure modes in the RWECE fleet
• Evaluate the criticality of each failure mode within electrical components and evaluate the risk of catastrophic failure
•  Support generator, converter, and transformer failure dispositions
• Support (and/or manage third-party consultants) in conducting root cause analyses to determine the primary reasons for major failures and find solutions for them that impact plant operation
• Lead initiatives to develop engineering practices and processes that improve engineering quality, productivity, and results
• Mentor and train other engineers to improve the competence and performance of the team
• Develop measurements and KPI’s to drive the team’s performance on project delivery and accuracy
• Allocate time for R&D efforts focused on future tools and technologies
• Lead initiatives to develop engineering practices and processes that improve engineering quality, productivity, and results. Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors aspired to by RWECE

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university is required
• Advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant electrical engineering experience is required
• Working knowledge of equipment utilized in the renewable energy sector, including utility-scale wind turbines
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause analyses and corrective action problem-solving for mechanical components
• Demonstrated experience developing component or repair specifications and working with suppliers to qualify mechanical components for purchase or repair
• Knowledge of the different generator and converter/inverter types
• Knowledge of wind turbine generator electrical systems
• Knowledge of industry standards and recommended practices
• Knowledge of data analytics, reduction, and reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multitask 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
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time

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.

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.