Senior Engineer I, Plant Controls

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area : Engineering

Remuneration : 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, the Senior Engineer I, Plant Controls, 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 Plant Controls engineer, you will be a key interface between Operations and Development parts of 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 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 interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business

Job Requirements and Experiences :

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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