Engineer II, Data Management

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

Functional area: Engineering
Remuneration: Exempt

The Engineer II, Data Management will be key to supporting multiple user bases of operational data by providing services and tools for asset analysis, monitoring, and alarming.  This position will be responsible for engaging with users of the RWECE data historian (AVEVA™ PI System™) to assess business needs and develop solutions that will enable data-driven decisions across solar, wind, and battery energy storage operations.

This position will be involved in both the construction and operational stages of projects.  Key contributions will include onboarding new data to the historian and applying changes or fixes to existing configurations.  This role requires knowledge and support of multiple stages of the data lifecycle, including data collection through data access, and to use knowledge gained in operational support to continuously improve onboarding methods.

This position requires collaboration with internal stakeholders and external service providers, where providing clear communication and documentation is paramount to meeting project milestones.  Communicating across a variety of teams with different technical knowledge is also needed to bring projects to a conclusion, including SCADA, IT/OT, engineering, analytical and monitoring teams, and operators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain PI and data engineering standards, tooling, and visualizations to meet the needs of the existing and growing RWECE asset portfolio
• Scope of responsibilities include PI tag configurations, tag taxonomies, PI Asset Framework, operational displays, and critical alerts
• Interpret construction, as-built, and original equipment manufacturer documentation for translation into digital representation of plants through data points
• Translate end-user requests into technical requirements and actionable tasks
• Support issues experienced by end users, perform data quality investigations and oversee data quality corrections
• Utilize PI data, SCADA, operational reports, and operator engagement to trace and troubleshoot issues
• Train and educate users in accessing data and using data clients (PI Vision, PI DataLink, PI Asset Framework, and internal custom tooling)
• Identify and characterize use cases by gathering input from stakeholders and championing solutions to management and governance teams
• Communicate and collaborate with Engineering, IT/OT, Operations, and Asset Management to execute solutions
• Act as a strong team participant in an Agile environment and align to product delivery and release management techniques
• Perform site visits and face-to-face customer service engagement as appropriate
• Optimize, automate, and document routine tasks related to data management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science/ Bachelor of Arts or Master of Science/ Master of Arts in Engineering (Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical), Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or similar field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a related role or field
• Data visualization using any commercial-off-the-shelf product (i.e. AVEVA PI, MS Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, SEEQ, MS Excel) or programmatic methods (i.e. Python, MATLAB, R)
• Up to 5% of travel for team and customer engagement at RWE offices or plants
• Familiarity with support ticketing systems
• Familiarity with control systems architecture and logic, network infrastructure, or industrial communication standards/protocols (OPC, Modbus, DNP)
• Previous experience in the renewables industry (solar, wind, or storage) is preferred
• Familiarity with relational (SQL, Oracle) and/or No-SQL/Historian (i.e. AVEVA PI, GE Proficy) databases is preferred
• Exposure to one or more SCADA systems a plus (i.e. Ignition, Emerson Ovation, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Wonderware)
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Perform and prioritize tasks across multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Can work through ambiguous problems
• Customer-oriented, enjoys making connections and building trust with people both in-person and at remote locations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and engage key stakeholders for collaboration
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $100,000 - $120,000. 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 salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.