Engineer II, Plant Controls

Engineer II, Plant Controls
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LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull time
On-site
Utilities

About This Job

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

Engineering

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Engineer II, Plant Controls

team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for renewable energyy projects of RWE and its customers are designed with the highest quality for the entire life cycle - from the development phase to operation. This position executes on the design, construction, commissioning and administration of control systems for utility scale plants within RWE Clean Energy.

In this position, you will be key in the design and execution of control solutions for renewable energy plants. You will be gathering project-specific requirements to define the services and functionalities required by the plants, determine the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensure the right control system design for the application.

In this position you will be involved in all the different stages of the project, starting from a design stage, then guiding the implementation phase, and supporting the on-site commissioning of the solution.

You will work hand-in-hand with third party providers, assessing the most suitable options and bringing concepts into the field.

As a Plant Controls Engineer, you will be a key interface between Operations and Development for utility scale projects.

Role Responsibilities:

Assist plant controls design, configuration and commissioning on individual projects supervised by a senior engineer
Work closely with a Senior Engineer; and with project managers and other engineering discipline SME’s to ensure plant controls requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
Review project contracts and discuss implications for your individual projects
Gather technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards and contracts and understand plant controls system capability to achieve these
Understand project exhibits and contractor scope; reviews and modifies as necessary with guidance from senior
Understand existing scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators for projects
Reviews contractor design documents and understand how design aligns with plant controls standards
Develops and implements technical requirements for individual projects including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, plant control strategy, substation equipment configuration
Commissions substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for individual projects
Inteprets and investigates operational data of plants
Understands and collaborates on the strategic goals of Plant Controls Team and supports working to our standards and processes


Job Requirements and Experiences:

A Bachlors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry) preferred
Understands basic networking fundamentals
Experience in configuration of RTUs or other plant controllers highly regarded
Experience reading and understanding technical documentation including exhibits, scope of works, functional descriptions and plant control narratives
Structured and thorough in analyzing and documenting technical requirements and information
Experience commissioning networking and plant controls highly regarded, but not required
Experience within renewable energy or power industry highly regarded, but not required
Is able to work autonomously to a degree; regularly checks in with a senior for progress on projects
Takes ownership of work and resolves issues; seeks guidance when direction is needed
Documents work and progress effectively
Reports upwards on technical work status and progress
High attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic and a self-starter
Proactive in resolving issues
Uses team collaboration tools and software
Must be open to collaboration and working in a team environment
Clear passion and motivation to work in the renewables industry

Wrok Environment:

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office 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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Contact rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

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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