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Digital Operations Engineer

AT RWE Clean Energy
RWE Clean Energy

Digital Operations Engineer

Austin, TX

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

Functional area: IT / Digital
Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) is a rapidly growing renewable energy owner/operator in North America. Our wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets combine to form a portfolio of 11GW. With a deep understanding of operations and engineering, the company's digital infrastructure needs are scaling up. The Digital Operations Engineer will act as a digital and software engineering expert, focused on power generation, within the RWECE Operations & Asset Management department.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Identify technical issues and inefficiencies and communicate them with Control Center Operations, SCADA Engineering, IT/OT, and other groups.
  • Brainstorm, architect, code, test, and deploy new software solutions that comply with federal standards, ISO and market requirements, and software development best practices.
  • Act as Solutions Engineer for internal customers within other departments.
  • Develop, review, and critique code, databases, and structures, both existing and proposed.
  • Act as point of contact for both the Operations department and other technical departments for questions about operational infrastructure.

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Job Requirements and Experiences:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field required
  • Minimum of 4 years in engineering, software development, or related field required
  • Experience building software solutions to resolve complex technical issues required
  • Ability to communicate with and manage multiple stakeholders across multiple projects required
  • Experience in power generation is strongly preferred
  • Experience developing in Python and C# strongly preferred
  • Preferred: Experience using time-series database structures.
  • Preferred: Experience interacting with ISO and/or market interfaces.
  • Preferred: Experience in a control room setting.
  • Preferred: Experience in Automation Engineering or SCADA Engineering.
  • Preferred: Experience with system integration and using APIs.
  • Preferred: Experience with both on-premise and cloud computing.
  • Preferred: Experience working within a scrum team on software development.
  • This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
  • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of 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.

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Any questions? Contact HR: [email protected]

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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.

Client-provided location(s): Austin, TX, USA
Job ID: RWE_Renewable-89505-en_GB
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program