RWE Generation SE
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Your responsibilities
The Hydro & Storage Division at RWE monitors and operates RWE’s portfolio of Pumped Storage and Run-of-river sites, as well as the now growing Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). As part of the Team Electrical in the Engineering and Outage department (E&O) you will be leading and supporting projects with focus on -but not limited to- battery storage systems within the electrical engineering scope for current and future BESS, as well as their integration in various RWE sites.
You will be expected to work in close collaboration with the local O&M teams, the designated Battery Project Lead and Asset Management. You will be reporting to the Head of Team Electrical of Hydro & Storage Engineering and Outage.
Support the development of battery storage projects in cooperation with the dedicated project team from concept to commissioning and handover, by providing engineering support and promote innovation in this field
Coordination of responsibilities for each involved party and stakeholders and define technical requirements from the operative view
Work hand-in-hand with our operational teams and Asset Management to achieve best operation in each storage asset
Engineering support during Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities
Ensure that the BESS design is compliant to existing systems (if applicable)
Design review to guarantee electrical and process safety, as well as compliance to the grid code and standards
Ensure quality of as-built documentation, equipment manuals and integration of necessary systems (e.g. SAP)
Plan and execute major overhauls of battery storage systems and provide technical assessment for the best performance and safe operation of the BESS
Sound knowledge in IGBT inverters for battery storage systems and their compliance with grid code requirements
Participate in internal/ external expert work groups around battery storage topics with either other RWE companies/divisions/ departments and/or associations and promote knowledge exchange in the field of electrical engineering
Encourage innovative approaches to technical issues and adopt industry best practice
Promote international and collaborative project approach
Your profile
Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar
Project management experience
Understanding of LV,MV systems, I&C as well as of automation systems, including SLD verification and electrical design review
Sound knowledge of BESS design, construction and operation
Great customer and contractor management skills
Demonstration of complex thinking skills, including both analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate ideas into different target groups
High level of commitment, enthusiasm and team-oriented working style
Willingness to travel (nationally and internationally)
Business fluent in German and very good English level
Agility with MS Office, SAP and network/ system simulation tools
Flexible, intercultural sensitive and modern working style
Entrepreneurial working style/ growth mindset
Advantageous, but not a must
First-hand experience with operation of industrial BESS
Experience with KKS and RDS-PP naming systems for power plants
Up-to-date knowledge of current norms, standards and regulations for BESS and electrical systems
Our offer
Modern offices, our company campus in Essen/Swindon with restaurants, barista bar and fitness center, Employee parking spaces with EV charging stations
Flexible hybrid working model
Intensive Onboarding through our “buddy program”
Several (technical) qualifications and further training opportunities
Attractive remuneration plus additional benefits, such as employer-financed company pension scheme and employee discounts
Flexible benefits e.g. Corporate benefits
Extensive occupational health management by our occupational medicine department
An exciting, varied, and challenging engineering role and in close interaction with the other departments within the RWE group
Being a member of an international team of experts
Opportunity to shape a growing battery cluster including definition of processes and responsibilities
Flexibility, open communication and empowerment
