VP, Development Engineering

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

The Vice President of Development Engineering – Flexible Generation will lead technology assessment, project design, and engineering support for RWE America’s flexible power generation portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), Flexible Generation, you will recruit and lead a focused, highly talented team of engineering experts to deliver high-reliability thermal solutions, including aeroderivative and frame natural gas turbine technologies. This position will play a critical role in our energy campus solutions provide critical reliability and firming capabilities alongside our renewable energy portfolio for our customers.

Role Responsibilities:  

• Team Leadership: Build and lead a focused team of flexible generation engineering experts. Provide strategic guidance to ensure smooth resource allocation, management of team priorities, and the implementation of scalable design processes
• Integrated Solutions: Work closely with the Flexible Generation business development and product teams to develop standalone greenfield and brownfield flexible generation solutions, and larger, multi-technology energy campuses
• Synergy & Standardization: Collaborate with the Renewable Engineering team to tap in resources in the area of Balance of Plant (Electrical, Civil, and Power Plant Controls) to ensure capturing synergies and standardization across technologies
• Project Siting & Design: Partner with the Development and Origination teams to design technical solutions that align with specific siting constraints, environmental regulations, and gas availability requirements
• Procurement & Contracting: Work in lockstep with Procurement for technical due-diligence, technology and vendor selection, and technical contracting of flexible generation solutions
• Execution Alignment: Collaborate with Pre-construction and Project Execution teams to ensure critical system inputs and technical specifications are accurately accounted for in EPC contracting and negotiations
• Technical Excellence: Build excellence in market understanding, technology scouting, and product pre-qualification for heavy duty frame, aeroderivative and reciprocating engine technologies, ensuring a sustainable competitive advantage
• Continuous Improvement: Ensure the team balances a development mindset with engineering excellence and financial diligence, incorporating feedback from RWE’s global operating companies to optimize design
• International Collaboration: Build excellent relationships with RWE international operating companies to bring global expertise and operating experiences to enhance RWE America’s flexible generation projects

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Master’s in Engineering Science or a related technical field or Bachelor’s plus significant relevant experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation engineering, with a proven track record in the design, engineering, and delivery of flexible generation
• Ability to provide clear direction around a vision and to foster the spirit of working with each other, displaying respect, courtesy, tact, and openness
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of natural gas generation system design, including fuel handling, thermal cycles, and integration with the grid
• Strategic Mindset: Proven ability to meet performance and organizational goals and foster growth strategies, including managing department and project engineering cost budgets
• Vendor Familiarity: Familiarity and established relationships with applicable vendor networks to support delivery of business objectives
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proven understanding of environmental and permitting requirements (e.g., air quality, emissions limits, and water usage) and how they directly impact plant design and site viability
• Project Lifecycle: Extensive experience in utility-scale project development, from initial origination and siting through to construction and commissioning
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.  

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in  Illinois is $226,000- $280,000. 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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Any questions? Contact HR:  rwe_americas_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 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.