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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 $148,000 - $203,000 . 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.

**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.

Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **90048.** Any questions? **Contact HR:** **[email protected]

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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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.