RWE Gruppe
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.
Application Apply with just a few clicks:
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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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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.
Application Apply with just a few clicks:
ad code
91576
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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