Sr Engineer II, Plant Controls

Position Overview

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Engineering Remuneration: Exempt

The Plant Controls Team within RWE Americas ensures control solutions for utility‑scale renewables projects (Solar, Wind, and Battery) are designed with the highest quality for the entire life cycle – from development to operation. This position executes the design, construction, commissioning, and administration of control systems within RWE Americas.

In this role, the Sr Engineer II, Plant Controls, will be key in the design and execution of control solutions for new sites. You will gather project‑specific requirements, define services and functionalities required by the plants, determine the most suitable SCADA concept for interconnection, and ensure the right control system design for the application.

You will be involved in all project stages: design, implementation guidance, and on‑site commissioning of the solution.

You will work hand‑in‑hand with third‑party providers, assess options, and bring concepts into the field, acting as the key interface between Operations and Development.

• Leads SCADA design, configuration, and commissioning on multiple projects and provides oversight and guidance to junior engineers
• Coordinates with project managers and engineering SME’s to ensure SCADA requirements are met and project timelines achieved
• Reviews and provides constructive input for project contracts with financial partners and equipment manufacturers; advises and provides technical input for contract wording discussions; works towards developing standards and educating financial teams on contract requirements
• Gathers technical requirements for projects based on grid codes, standards, and contracts, ensuring SCADA system capability to achieve these requirements
• Generates and modifies project exhibits for contractors and vendors in alignment with SCADA standards and strategy; owns development of standard exhibits and documentation for the team
• Develops and oversees the scope of work and technical requirements for control system vendors and integrators; owns the development of standard documentation for projects
• Reviews contractor design documents and ensures design meets operational needs of the SCADA system and aligns with SCADA standards
• Leads, oversees, and implements the development of technical SCADA requirements, including networking design (IP addressing, VLANs), RTU configuration, and plant control strategy across multiple projects
• Commission substation equipment, switches, and plant networks for projects; works closely with junior engineers to train and build their skillsets
• Drives and pursues interpretation of operational data of Battery plants across the wider business
• Owns the development of strategic goals for the SCADA team and ensures alignment with organizational objectives
• Proactively works towards alignment with broader engineering teams and understands team position and contribution within the organization
• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of business stakeholders
• Owns strategic projects for the SCADA team and drives changes to standards and processes
• Actively trains and educates junior engineers across all project phases

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, a similar field of engineering, or equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of 12years of professional experience in control systems and SCADA platforms (any industry)
• Excellent grasp of networking design fundamentals, including fiber/ethernet, switch, and VLAN configuration
• Strong background in configuration of RTUs or other plant controllers (software development experience also a plus)
• Has proven experience developing technical documentation, including exhibits, scope of works, functional descriptions, and plant control narratives
• Structured and thorough in analyzing and documenting requirements and creating technical documentation for different stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in commissioning networking and plant controls
• Demonstrated experience overseeing contractors delivering…