Sr Associate, Project Engineering and Execution

$99,000 - $149,000/Yr

RWE Clean Energy - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Senior Associate, Project Engineering role at RWE Clean Energy focuses on the development of preliminary designs, energy models, and engineering activities related to project development and design. This position is crucial for supporting local approvals and creating engineering design packages for permitting, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and codes throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary PV and BESS system design drawings under the supervision of the senior design staff
• Submission of interconnection application and engineering oversight of the application through the process under the supervision of senior design staff
• Resolve issues as they arise through the interconnection process by keeping abreast of local utility design standards and interconnection processes
• Ensure all design deliverables meet the internal engineering standards and pertinent codes
• Develop PV Syst models for individual projects and evaluation of new markets
• Coordinate external engineering resources as necessary and manage the task order and accounting process
• Create a detailed Permit and Construction drawing package for electrical portion of PV and BES projects
• Review of Request for Proposals and support proposal development
• Coordinate and review the final site plans with the senior design staff and inter-discipline reviews to ensure compliance with other design considerations
• Support Development and Construction activities on site and perform on site visits as necessary to support the project construction
• Train and develop junior engineers and design/drafting technicians on electrical systems design, technologies, codes and contract document preparation
• Review the design approach methods and equipment selection to ensure the best overall project design and customer goals are achieved
• Perform solemetric shading analysis where applicable
• Review Power Purchase Agreements and EPC agreements to ensure design compliance
• Oversee various testing and quality assurance checks to verify the quality of completed projects

Requirements

• Undergraduate (BS) Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• PE Registration as a Professional Engineer (preferred)
• Drivers License
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Competent with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and SKM/ETap
• Demonstrates knowledge of AutoCAD or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Demonstrates knowledge of PV Syst and system modeling
• Able to plan and manage the development and production of permit and contract documents for the construction of electrical PV systems
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various problems
• Capable to interact effectively across organizational boundaries to achieve goals and meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work within a cross-functional team

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