SCADA Senior Engineer

Austin, TX, United States

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Engineering

Remuneration: Exempt

The SCADA Senior Engineer is a key interface between Operations and Development teams for renewable energy projects. The SCADA Integration and Implementation team within RWE Clean Energy ensures control solutions for Renewable projects consisting of Solar/PV, Wind, and Battery energy storage systems 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 the design, construction, commissioning, and administration of control systems for renewable energy projects within RWE Clean Energy.

This position is key in the design and execution of control solutions for renewable power projects. The role requires gathering project-specific requirements to define the services and functionalities required by the plants, determining the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensuring the correct control system design for the application.

This position is 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. The role requires working hand-in-hand with third-party providers, assessing the most suitable options, and delivering concepts into the field.

Responsibilities:

Leads SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on multiple projects and provides oversight and guidance to junior engineers

Coordinates with project managers and other engineering SME’s to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines are achieved

Reviews and provides constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers; advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions; works towards developing standards and educating financial teams on contract requirements

Gathers technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts and ensures SCADA system capability to achieve these

Generates and modifies project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA standards and strategy; owns the development of standard exhibits and documentation for the team

Develops and oversees scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators; owns the development of standard documentation for projects

Review contractor design documents and ensure the design will meet the operational needs of the SCADA system and align 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; works closely with junior engineers to train and build up their skill

Drives and pursues interpretation and understanding of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business

Owns the development of strategic goals for the SCADA team and ensures alignment with organizational objectives

Proactively works towards alignment with broader engineering teams and understands team position and contribution within the organization

Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of business stakeholders

Owns strategic projects for the SCADA team and drives changes to standards and processes

Actively trains and educates junior engineers across all project phases

Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience

A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)

Excellent 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 commissioning networking and plant controls

Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering technical work

Experience within the renewable energy or power industry is highly desired, but not required

Required travel up to 20%

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

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $131,000 - $196,000. 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.

RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.

Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.

We look forward to meeting you! Apply today.

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