Senior Engineer II, Plant Controls

LocationAustin, TX
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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

Engineering

Remuneration:

Non-Exempt

The Plant Controls Team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for utility-scale renewables projects (Solar, Wind, and Battery) 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 within RWE Clean Energy.

In this position, you will be key in the design and execution of control solutions for new sites. 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 the 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

Senior Engineer II, Plant Controls

, you will serve as a key interface between the Operations and Development teams within the business.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on individual projects and provide oversight and guidance to junior engineers
Coordinate with project managers and other engineering discipline SME’s to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved
Review and provide constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers. Advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions
Gather technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts, and ensure the SCADA system's capability to achieve these
Generate and modify project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA Standards and strategy
Develops and oversees the scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators
Reviews contractor design documents and ensures design will meet operational needs of the SCADA system and alignment with SCADA standards.
Leads, oversees, and implements the development of technical SCADA Requirements, including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, and plant control strategy across multiple projects
Commissions substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for projects, working closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skillsets.
Drives and pursues the interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business
Assists in developing strategic goals of the SCADA team and supports driving changes to standards and processes


Job Requirements and Experiences:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, a similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)
Strong grasp of networking design fundamentals, including fiber/ethernet, switch, and VLAN configuration
Strong background in configuration of RTUs or other plant controllers (software development experience also a plus)
Has proven experience developing technical documentation, including exhibits, scope of works, functional descriptions, and plant control narratives
Structured and thorough in analyzing and documenting requirements and creating technical documentation for different stakeholders
Demonstrated experience in commissioning networking and plant controls
Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering technical work
Experience within renewable energy or the power industry is highly regarded, but not required
Works autonomously to deliver projects without oversight
Takes ownership of work and resolves issues; seeks guidance when direction is needed
Documents work and progress effectively
Reports upwards on project status and progress
Coordinates with technical members of adjacent teams to align on work deliverables that impact one another, seeks to understand and resolve gaps, and escalates issues through appropriate channels
Effective communicator capable of working with people from different backgrounds
High Attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, energetic, and a self-starter
Proactive in resolving issues
Effectively 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

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.

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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