Senior Manager, Engineering

 

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Engineering 

Remuneration: Exempt

 

The Senior Manager, Engineering will oversee the PV and Battery Storage Engineering activities, including completing engineering initiatives, project development engineering, energy modeling, detailed project design, and commissioning support/performance testing of projects. This position plays a key role in the department by managing the PV and Energy storage Engineering resources in the Distributed Energy space across several projects.  The candidate will be responsible for completing the work primarily through internal or external resources but may be required to complete work directly as needs arise.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

• Plan, supervise, manage, and coordinate the PV and BESS Engineering Design efforts through both in-house and internal or external resources
• Resolve issues as they arise through the development and construction process
• Keep abreast of tariffs, local utility design standards, and development requirements
• Ensure all design deliverables meet the internal engineering standards
• Manage internal and external resources to complete all technical support for the development and Construction of PV and BESS projects
• Prepare and maintain external engineering specifications and scopes of work
• Review and confirm the accuracy of the work performed and methods used by the engineering staff or external resources
• Continually review and evaluate new and existing approved equipment and technologies. Where appropriate, update system design standards or approaches
• Mentor engineering staff members
• Participate in industry trade groups and policy working groups addressing the modernization of the distribution system policies and tariffs. 

• Review/Approve detailed engineering design work. Follow and provide feedback to refine engineering processes and procedures with other engineering staff. Answer questions and resolve issues brought forth by the sales, engineering, and project management team members
• Spearhead various new product development initiatives and identify areas of value engineering
• Review the design approach methods and equipment selection to ensure the best overall project design and customer goals are achieved
• Establish and maintain budgets for 3rd party Engineering firms
• Communicate and collaborate with other departments, suppliers, and contractors

 

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required or related field preferred
• PE Registration as a Professional Engineer is required
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Renewable energy projects in both PV and Energy Storage
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage customer relationships
• Specifications and SOW and contract writing
• Competent with computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and SKM/ETap
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Renewable energy projects in both PV and Energy Storage
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

 

 

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $134,000 - $200,000. 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 s