Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent.

Functional area:

Engineering;
Power Plants;
Project Development;
Project Management

Remuneration:
Exempt

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing 5‑20MW photovoltaic solar systems, including systems paired with Battery Energy Storage, solar‑only or BESS‑only projects. They will work within the Project Engineering & Execution team to deliver high‑quality, cost‑effective designs, continually improving company standards.

Secondary duties include reviewing engineering designs, modeling, and performance data from external partners and team members, documenting due diligence, and protecting the company from errors and omissions. Once a project is contracted, the engineer will smoothly transfer project details to the Project Manager and support construction as needed. Proficiency in AutoCAD for interconnection, permitting, and construction drawings is required.

• Develop, design, and engineer optimized solar PV and PV/BESS systems for project‑specific scopes 5‑20 MW
• Design to include scope of work, complete bill of materials, specifications, and design drawings directly or through 3rd parties
• Utilize and update standard specifications for project 3rd‑party engineering support; review proposals and finalize contracts for 3rd party support and contract execution
• Develop and maintain design basis and proposal requirements, knowledge of codes and standards, design procedures, methods, and processes, and improve the efficiency of project development and project selection process
• Assist Project Development or Sales in communicating value proposition to clients
• Assist with the preparation of investment review materials for FID approval
• Provide technical guidance for legal and business decision‑making
• Support the Project Manager during construction and commissioning

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering
• PE license (preferred) or ability to obtain within 1 year
• Continuing Education in areas of PV and BESS
• Minimum of 4 years in PV and BESS design (required), including site layout, single‑line diagrams, and major equipment selection
• Experience with power studies is a plus
• Proven detailed design experience in PV and overseeing all aspects of PV system design, EPC project execution (preferably on the EPC company side or 3rd party engineer supporting) integration, and commissioning; experience in MV/HV electrical systems a plus, and the ability to manage through the entire project lifecycle
• Racking system familiarity, wire management, DC string optimization, best practices in PV system design, LV AC design
• Microsoft Office, Procore, Smartsheet, Blue Beam Revu, PVSyst (a plus)
• Providing technical support to sales and developers through a range of energy projects
• Strong knowledge and understanding of codes and standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, UL‑listing, IBC, IFC
• Energy modeling, PV specific modeling, standard electrical calculations, basic structural and mechanical calculations
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lb and work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills, ability to manage customer relationships, meet deadlines, coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables, and work independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self‑starter, goal‑oriented, strong problem‑solving abilities, responds well to direction and is coachable

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois or New York is $100,000 – $145,000. 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. This is a general guideline; RWE considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, key skills, market and business considerations at time of offer.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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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.