Director, BESS Technology Optimization

• Location(s):
• San Francisco, CA, US, n/a
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654
• Austin, TX, US, 78701

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

RWE Clean Energy is looking for a strong candidate to lead our BESS Technology Optimization team as the Director, BESS Technology Optimization. The Director of BESS Technology Optimization will be responsible for managing a technical team to shape a product development mindset and ensure utility-scale energy storage projects are built with state-of-the-art technology, design features, and able to fulfill dispatch and use case for evolving market conditions.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead a team of circa 5-6 engineers and shape the team product development vision in the areas of battery, inverters, integration, design features and dispatch capability
• Liaison with other teams in Engineering, Development, Commercial, Procurement, Program Management, and Project Execution to ensure the vision is aligned with RWECE execution strategy.
• Shape the vision and build a strong link between dispatch capability and implementation of dispatching strategy building a strong cooperation with RWESTA.
• Ensure the team adopts scalable and effective design engineering processes and continuous improvement feedback
• Lead detailed technical analysis and technical relations with suppliers providing recommendation for product improvements.
• Ensure the team balances a development mindset with engineering excellence and financial diligence, focusing on building reliable and competitive designs
• Assist in managing vendor relationships during technology scouting
• Lead technical assessment and provide technical guidance to procurement for suppliers' selection process
• Work closely with the BESS Project Engineering team to ensure cohesion across the project development cycle

Job Requirements and Experiences

• Master's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum 8 years of experience in renewable energy technologies
• Proven experience with battery storage technologies with understanding of battery products and use cases
• Proven product management and product development experience
• Experience leading a team of engineers and technical resources and ability to drive high performance and cultivate talent
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California or New York City is $min - $max . 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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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.

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.

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