Engineer I, Site Suitability

RWE Americas

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acoustics, Analysis Skills, BASIC Programming Language, Business Development, Communication Skills, Computer Programming, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Performance Testing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulations, Site Evaluation, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Willing to Travel, Wind Power
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today

RWE Americas, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanentFunctional area: EngineeringRemuneration: ExemptThe Site Assessment & Suitability team is a key technical interface to the onshore wind turbine landscape and their new technology developments. The team provides holistic technical assessments to enable the business to select the most competitive turbine technologies and perform site suitability studies for our development projects. To strengthen the team, we are looking for an Engineer I, Site Suitability to support our onshore wind projects.Role ResponsibilitiesConduct assessments for site classification, turbine suitability, and lifetime for RWE North American onshore wind projectsCoordinate with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary inputs for site suitability studiesSupport the preparation of site suitability input packages for technical assessments performed by turbine vendorsAssist in the evaluation and review of load studies provided by turbine vendorsShow an understanding of the importance of equipment procurement relationships and support the initial screening and selection of wind turbines appropriate for site specific wind conditionsParticipate in site visits and assist in documenting site-specific observations relevant to turbine suitabilityPerform terrain and measurement sector assessments for wind turbine power performance tests, and review 3rd party testing entity reports and conclusionsSupport coordination and provision of the necessary inputs to 3rd parties performing acoustics and shadow flicker assessmentsAssist in the coordination and review of post-construction noise compliance measurements and related assessmentsContribute to the development and maintenance of internal standards, tools, and process templatesJob Requirements and ExperiencesMinimum bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (or comparable)Foundational knowledge of assessment principles, preferably for wind farm studies, and one (1) year of relevant professional experienceExperience in working within an international project development organization is preferredTeam-oriented with good communication skills and the ability to meet deadlinesSelf-motivated and eager to learn, with solid problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach to achieving team goalsEffective communicator with the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams.Detail-oriented with a foundational understanding of business concepts and an interest in developing business acumenFluent in written and spoken EnglishStrong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information appropriatelyProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and TeamsFoundational knowledge of wind yield assessment, wind turbine concepts, wind turbine loads, and familiarity with tools such as WAsP, WindPRO, Windographer, and CFD software is desirable.Familiarity with acoustic analysis tools (WindPRO, CadnaA, Soundplan, or similar) is beneficial.Basic programming skills (e.g., Python) are desirableBasic knowledge of international rules and regulations applicable to wind turbines, such as the IEC61400 series, DNV GL standards, etc., is desirableWillingness to travel based on tasks, both nationally and internationally (expected travel time in general Basic knowledge of ISO standards related to sound propagation and noise measurements is beneficialWork Environment: This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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