Sr Engineer I, Suite Suitability

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Site Assessment & Suitability team is a key technical interface to the OEM landscape and their new wind turbine developments. The team provides holistic technical assessment to enable the business to select the most competitive turbine technologies and perform site suitability studies for our development projects. To strengthen the team, we are looking for a Sr Engineer I, Site Suitability to support our onshore wind projects.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform site suitability and lifetime assessments, including load, fatigue, and Wind Sector Management (WSM). The role will include managing all site-suitability-related tasks for projects at all stages of development
• Serve as a focal point of contact and coordinate on behalf of the Site Assessment & Suitability team the delivery of all work package specific tasks with the relevant internal stakeholders (Project Development, Engineering, Onshore Wind Technology Solutions) and the external stakeholders (OEMs, certification bodies, consultants etc.), including management of specific and special issues and consulting reviews of projects
• Conduct, review, and defend an independent assessment of site conditions for each project site (such as wind classification, turbulence, extremes, etc.). Take into consideration all project requirements and timelines, especially regarding the suitability of competitive wind turbine technology for maximizing yield and minimizing the cost of energy
• Participate in the pre-selection of wind turbines suitable for the site and establish a wind turbine short list
• Support coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to WTG OEMs, so that they can deliver the Site Suitability Report (SSR) / Mechanical Load Analysis (MLA) on time and of high quality
• Assess received SSRs/MLAs from OEMs
• Perform terrain and measurement sector assessments for power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusions
• Perform site visits, typically but not limited to WTG turbine micrositing, along with relevant stakeholders
• Collect information from operating sites with site suitability issues
• Identification and exchange of "Best Practice" and "Lessons Learned" beyond the project boundaries, as well as elaboration and coordination of the implementation of suggestions for improvement
• Application and (further) development of relevant in-house standards, tools, techniques, and processes within the area of responsibility
• Peer review of complex tasks and mentoring of colleagues with less experience
• Support preliminary regulatory statute reviews and input basic constraints into layout models
• Perform basic acoustic modeling and shadow flicker assessments using established off-the-shelf tools, in-house tools on Matlab and Python basis, and templates
• Contribute to layout iteration discussions by flagging noise‑related constraints or concerns
• Support coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to 3rd parties, so that they can perform acoustics and shadow flicker assessments on time and of high quality.
• Support coordination of and review of compliance and complaints post-construction noise measurements

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable) is required
• Comprehensive specialist knowledge and 5 years of relevant professional experience in site suitability assessment, preferably from working for a turbine OEM, is required
• Experience in working within international project development organizations
• Good knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, CFD software, Wasp, WindPRO, and Windographer
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required
• Programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable
• Knowledge of acoustic software such as WindPRO, CadnaA, Soundplan, or similar is beneficial
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to travel based on tasks, both nationally and internationally (expected travel time in general <25%)
• Extensive knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the IEC61400 series, DNV GL standards, etc.
• Knowledge of ISO standards pertaining to sound propagation and noise measurements is beneficial
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership, team orientation, and communication, and the ability to meet deadlines
• Motivated self-starter, decision-making, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities while working independently
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Work Environment:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas 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 $130,000-$140,000. 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.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.