Engineer II, PV Design

LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull_time
Salary$101,000-$126,000

About This Job

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

Engineering

Remuneration:

Exempt

The

Engineer II, PV Design,

will support the Engineering department in the design of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) power plants in their early stages of development. The engineer will also be responsible for solar meteorological measurement campaigns, energy production estimates, and reviewing capacity tests after construction. This role is ideal for an early-to-mid career engineer with a strong background in solar plant design with a desire to deepen their technical expertise and support the ambitious development growth targets of RWE Clean Energy. The position requires technical proficiency, collaboration across departments, and a growth mindset.

Role Responsibilities:

Generate preliminary utility-scale PV plant designs, including optimized layout iterations, module & inverter modeling, and electrical configuration.
Generate internal energy production estimates using PVSyst for solar farms under development and track changes across design life.
Collaborate with internal teams (Development, Construction, Procurement, and other Engineering teams) to ensure design alignment with internal standards and applicable codes.
Review buildable areas derived from topographical, geotechnical, and environmental constraints.
Assist in preparing design packages for local and state permitting, landowner exhibits, and contractor bidding.
Review and provide feedback on detailed designs from external consultants and contractors.
Contribute to the development and refinement of internal design standards, templates, and tools.
Participate in site visits and field assessments, as needed.
Support the evaluation of new technologies and design methodologies to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness.
Maintain accurate documentation and version control of design files and project records


Job Requirements and Experiences:

A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or related field


+ A Master’s degree is a plus

A Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility-scale solar PV design or related engineering role

+ A minimum of 4 years of experience preferred

Experience using PVSyst to create energy production estimates
Experience with using solar layout design tools such as Plant Predict, Rated Power, Design Pro, PVCase, PVFarm, or similar tools to generate early-stage solar farm layouts
Experience designing solar meteorological measurement campaigns and reviewing solar plant performance test results is a plus
Experience supporting the solar projects under construction is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills, with 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 and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, 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
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 RWECE 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 $101,000 - $126,000. 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.

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.

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