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RWE · 2 weeks ago

Sr Plant Controls Engineer I

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is a leading renewable energy company in the United States, focusing on utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects. The Sr Plant Controls Engineer I will be responsible for designing and executing control solutions for new sites, ensuring high-quality control systems throughout the project lifecycle.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 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

Qualification

SCADA designControl systemsNetworking designRTU configurationTechnical documentationRenewable energy experienceInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

A Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, a similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience

A minimum of 5 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

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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

Holidays

Short-term incentives

Company

RWE

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RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.

Founded in 1898

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.rwe.com

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