Engineer II, Monitoring Engineer

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

Remuneration: Exempt

Condition Monitoring Engineer at RWE performs routine analysis of vibration, lubrication, and SCADA data to identify issues within operational assets – with a focus on wind turbine drive trains. The engineer will be a key contributor in developing the tools needed to further the mission of the team. The engineer will work with site teams to provide support for the issues and monitor them through their resolution.

The engineer serves as a central coordinator between site operations, engineering support functions, and other groups as needed to support sites in resolving the issues in a timely manner.

• Perform data analysis on drivetrain vibration, lubrication, and SCADA data to identify issues and failures
• Perform turbine reliability, technical and root cause analysis
• Create and develop tools, software, and analysis techniques that increase analyst efficiency
• Notify site operations of issues and failures, and monitor these issues through resolution
• Support takeover of condition monitoring systems from OEM to RWE control at end of warranty
• Support multiple on-line turbine condition monitoring software and hardware platforms. Define parameters, alarm levels, and set‑ups on a fleet level basis. Troubleshoot these systems as needed
• Give support to regional Operations and Maintenance teams about faults, reliability, and technical issues detected and the recommended actions
• Perform site visits to support site operations
• Issue ad-hoc reports for non-standard analysis requests
• Establish and maintain commonly used databases for e.g. component failures, component kinematic data etc.
• Coordinate with RWE’s internal and external stakeholders; standardize activities around condition monitoring process and actively engage with site staff concerning the condition monitoring systems

• Degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics from an accredited university or college
• Category II Certification in Vibration Analysis following ISO
  18436 or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience with a minimum of 18 months of experience in Vibration & Condition Monitoring
• Working knowledge of programming (Python, Matlab preferred) and software development, plus data analysis and signal processing techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem‑solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
  
  Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with various project teams
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $100,000 - $135,000. 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.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental…