Asset Management Associate

RWE Americas, LLC is a leading player in the renewable energy sector, committed to sustainable solutions. The company seeks an Asset Management Associate to join its dynamic team.

• The Associate will assist the Asset Manager in driving the profitability of solar and battery storage assets (BESS) by analyzing operational and financial performance and identifying the causes for underperformance.
• The Associate will support the development and execution of cost‑reduction or performance‑optimization strategies.
• Asset Performance Optimization:
  Monitor asset KPIs, perform trend analysis to detect performance issues, investigate underperformance, and develop and implement strategies to maximize operational performance of renewable energy assets; manage technical issues to ensure strategies are fully analyzed and solutions are implemented.
• Financial Management:
  Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and asset‑level financials to identify opportunities and risks.
• Contract Management:
  Manage select vendor/service provider relationships and assist in contract alignment reviews.
• Reporting:
  Provide detailed reporting and insights to internal stakeholders on operational and financial performance.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Stay abreast of relevant regulations and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations (local, state, federal, including environmental permits) and internal governance processes.
• Process Improvements:
  Implement and continuously improve local asset management systems and processes consistent with organizational policies and standards.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate across departments to resolve asset‑level issues, communicate clearly with cross‑functional partners, and present findings in meetings with Asset Manager supervision.
• Establish collaborative relationships with key support departments such as Operations, Engineering, HSSE, Procurement, and Controlling.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field, and/or 2 additional years of comparable work experience;
  Master’s degree or professional certification is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of experience; proven experience in the renewable energy sector preferred.
• Asset Management, Operations, or Controlling experience is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Applies operational, financial, and contractual knowledge to drive asset performance.
• Understands key KPIs and data resources.
• Investigates root causes of asset issues using trend analysis.
• Recommends standard corrective actions.
• Coordinates across departments to resolve asset‑level issues.
• Presents findings in meetings with moderate supervision.
• Owns performance tracking for a set of assets or region.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to translate technical findings into commercial implications.
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage internal/external relationships.
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work 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.
• Detail‑oriented and has a sound understanding of business concepts.
• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $70,000 - $100,000. The listed salary range is a general guideline and may be adjusted based on scope, responsibilities, candidate’s education and work experience, training, and market conditions.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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.