Chief Development Engineer

LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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

RWE Clean Energy is seeking a

Chief Development Engineer

reporting to SVP of Engineering to provide deep technical expertise, guidance and mentorship across our renewable energy portfolio. This senior-level role will support the engineering needs of development and execution teams, with an initial focus on solar PV and onshore wind projects in execution.

While this position holds no direct reports, it plays a critical leadership role by offering cross-functional technical oversight, focusing on high-value projects, and mentoring early-career engineers and technical leads. The successful candidate will act as a trusted resource for project teams and senior leaders alike, helping ensure engineering excellence across the project lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on engineering guidance for utility-scale solar PV and onshore wind projects, with an initial focus on those currently under execution.
Troubleshoot and help resolve engineering issues arising during project execution, ensuring alignment with design specifications and technical standards.
Partner with SVPs, VPs, and functional leads to help define and shape the Chief Engineer function as an integral part of RWECE Engineering’s long-term organizational structure.
Serve as a mentor and technical resource for development engineers, junior technical staff, and new engineering leaders.
Be assigned to high-value, strategically important projects where experienced technical insight is most needed.
Support internal alignment on engineering strategy and help embed a culture of continuous improvement.


Job Requirements and Expereinces:

A minimum of 15 years of cross-functional experience in energy technologies, with significant depth in utility-scale solar PV and onshore wind project development and execution.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related field); advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience supporting utility-scale projects from early-stage development through construction.
Proven ability to collaborate across functions and levels, offering technical leadership and mentorship without formal management responsibility.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, matrixed organization with a strong team orientation.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and a practical, solutions-driven mindset.

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.

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. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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