Senior Engineer II, Electrical Project Engineering

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area: EngineeringRemuneration: ExemptThe Senior Engineer I, Electrical Project Engineering , is responsible for overseeing the electrical systems design for onshore wind, solar, and storage projects from development to handover to operations.Role Responsibilities:Design of balance of plant packages from development to IFCEngineering project support during pre-construction, construction, and turnover to OperationsGrid code compliance and interconnection requirementsSpecification and evaluation of major balance of plant electrical equipmentPower system modeling and studiesCoordinating project engineering topics during constructionManagement of 3rd party engineering consultantsCoordinating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts during the project lifecycleSupport NERC Compliance documents and studiesEnsure that the highest level of health, safety, and environmental protection is incorporated into designs and standardsSupport the development of electrical engineering standardsSupport the development of engineering processes and proceduresJob Requirements and Experiences:A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college engineering programAdvanced degrees can reduce technical experience requirementsMinimum 10 years of professional experience (post undergraduate) in electrical engineeringSpecific areas of experience and competency include transmission design, substation design, collection and distribution design, major equipment specification, power system studies, and system protection and controlExperience in renewable generation (wind turbine, solar PV, and BESS storage) project design is preferredStrong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationshipsDemonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables spaceExcellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsStrong leadership, communication, and ability to meet deadlinesStrong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverablesAbility to multitask, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesProven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgroundsResponds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachableIs detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business conceptsWork 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 $145,000 - $180,000. 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.Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90350Any questions? Contact 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-18