Sr Engineer I, Electrical Projects
RWE · Austin, TX · 6 days ago
Engineering$120k–$150k/yrFull-time
Role Responsibilities
- Design of balance of plant packages from development to IFC
- Engineering project support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to Operations
- Grid code compliance and interconnection requirements
- Specification and evaluation of major balance of plant electrical equipment
- Power system modeling and studies
- Coordinating project engineering topics during construction
- Managing 3rd party engineering consultants
- Coinciding with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts during the project lifecycle
- Supporting NERC Compliance documents and studies
- Ensuring the highest level of health, safety, and environmental protection is incorporated into designs and standards
- Supporting the development of electrical engineering standards
- Supporting the development of engineering processes and procedures
Job Requirements and Experiences
- A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering program
- Advanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirements
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience (post undergraduate) in electrical engineering
- Specific areas of experience and competency include transmission design, substation design, collection and distribution design, major equipment specification, power system studies, and system protection and control
- Experience in renewable generation (wind turbine, solar PV, and BESS storage) project design is preferred
- 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
- Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Pay and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $120,000 - $150,000. Benefits offered include 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.