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RWE Gruppe

Sr Site Suitability Engineer I

RWE Gruppe, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

Engineering Remuneration:

Exempt

Role Responsibilities

Perform site suitability and lifetime assessments, including load, fatigue, and Wind Sector Management (WSM). The role will include the management of all site suitability-related tasks for projects in all stages of development

Serve as a focal point of contact and coordinate on behalf of the Site Assessment & Suitability team the delivery of all work package specific tasks with the relevant internal stakeholders (Project Development, Engineering, Onshore Wind Technology Solutions) and the external stakeholders (OEMs, certification bodies, consultants, etc.), including management of specific and special issues and consulting reviews of projects

Conduct, review, and defend an independent assessment of site conditions for each project site (such as wind classification, turbulence, extremes, etc.). Take into consideration all project requirements and timelines, especially with regard to the suitability of using competitive wind turbine technology to maximize yield and minimize the cost of energy

Participate in the pre-selection of wind turbines suitable for the site and establish a wind turbine short list

Support coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to WTG OEMs, so that they can deliver the Site Suitability Report (SSR) / Mechanical Load Analysis (MLA) on time and of high quality

Assess received SSRs/MLAs from OEMs

Perform terrain and measurement sector assessments for power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusions

Perform site visits, typically but not limited to WTG turbine micrositing, along with relevant stakeholders

Collect information from operating sites with site suitability issues

Identification and exchange of "Best Practice" and "Lessons Learned" beyond the project boundaries, as well as elaboration and coordination of the implementation of suggestions for improvement

Application and (further) development of relevant in-house standards, tools, techniques, and processes within the area of responsibility

Peer review of complex tasks and mentoring of colleagues with less experience

Job Requirements and Experiences

A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable) is required

Comprehensive specialist knowledge and a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in site suitability assessment, preferably from working for a turbine OEM, are required

Experience in working within international project development organizations

Good knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, CFD software, Wasp, WindPRO, and Windographer

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required

Programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirable

Excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to travel based on tasks, both nationally and internationally (expected travel time in general

Extensive knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the IEC61400 series, DNV GL standards, etc.

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership, team orientation, communication, and the ability to meet deadlines

Motivated self-starter, decision-making, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities while working independently

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Pay range Pay range:

The annual base salary range for this position in Chicago is $110,000 - $125,000. 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 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.

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Contact:

rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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