Job Title: Wind Turbine Service Technician This role involves repairing and maintaining wind turbine generators to support 24/7 operations. • High school diploma required • Experience with wind systems preferred • Compliance with safety protocols Competitive pay of $25-$30 per hour is offered with additional benefits. On-call duties as needed
See More Details >>Senior Manager, Portfolio Execution • Location(s): • Oakland, CA, US, 94612 • Milwaukee, WI, US, 53209 • San Diego, CA, US, 92101 • Austin, TX, US, 78701Chicago, IL, US, 60654 RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Project Development Remuneration: Exempt The Senior Manager, Portfolio Execution is responsible for all commercial activities related to build transfer contracting of utility scale renewable assets. This role will work alongside other members of the Portfolio Execution team to identify, respond and negotiate build transfer contracts. Additionally, this role will be responsible for deeply understanding the market and developing customer relationships to enable RWE to be well positioned to support our customers. Role Responsibilities: • Lead the outreach, response, engagement and contracting with potential Offtakers around specific projects • Provide financial optimization and leadership in driving projects to successful leadership and financial approval • Manage multiple projects and engage with internal teams including technical, financial, legal, etc . • Develop and deliver of leadership presentations (including to Executive Leadership Team), seeking approval for major investments • Identify business priorities, project strategy, commercial opportunities and overall risks to help guide projects appropriately through the development process • Identify key drivers for project economics • Coordinate with multidisciplinary internal and external teams to develop and assess risks to project pipeline Job Requirements and Experiences: • Bachelor’s degree required with MBA preferred • Minimum 7 years of experience in renewables, energy efficiency, clean-tech, utilities sector and/or related fields • Strong renewable market knowledge growth including offtake opportunities, offtake contact requirements, market comps, supplier engagement, etc . • Strong creativity and problem solving skills • Proven analytical skills and presentation skills • 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 performance with strategy, market development and/or business development with a focus on large project development in the renewables / energy market • Ability to assess renewable project financials • Strong, proven commercial acumen and ability to apply it across the development lifecycle • Utility market project development experience including complex financial offers • Ability to oversee complex projects with customer facing elements • 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 • Detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts • This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations • Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California or Illinois is $145,000 - $198,000. 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 90949 . Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. 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. 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. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.
See More Details >>Job Description Do you want to help lead decarbonization and the advancement of Renewable Energy? Do you have a passion for permitting renewable energy projects, and furthering your professional development in a company that truly puts people first? Are you excited about working with a diverse, collaborative team at the world's largest renewable energy consultancy? At DNV our organizational culture and how we collectively influence the world for future generations matters deeply to us. Our team works every day to increase the widespread deployment and operation of renewables to address climate change and positively impact society; endeavors to achieve our purpose through the success of our customers; and strives to be high-performing and innovative. Our approach reflects the equity, respect, and diversity we wish to see in the world. DNV's Environmental and Permitting Services (EPS) team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a Senior Renewable Energy Project Permitting Biologist to help us provide comprehensive biological and permitting services in North America. You will be responsible for supporting project development, permitting, and owner's engineering activities for onshore wind, offshore wind, solar, energy storage and hydrogen projects, including support for the preparation of local, state, and federal renewable energy permit applications and management plans, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans and associated environmental impact studies. You will also be engaged in providing inputs to early phase siting and site characterization studies, assisting with field surveys, assisting with project due diligence activities and mentoring team members. What we do In our EPS team we strive to develop long-term partnerships with our Customers, acting as their trusted advisor from the early site selection stage through to operations. As our Customers are at the forefront of the energy transition, our team focuses on being nimble, highly experienced, and driven by our mission to ensure renewable energy projects are safely and sustainably sited, permitted, and operated. Our team The EPS team is comprised of siting, environmental, and permitting specialists who work directly with our Customers to help identify and address project risks. Our mission is to guide the sustainable, responsible growth of the renewables industry by providing innovative environmental and permitting expertise to support the greater good. To facilitate this work, excellent written and oral communication skills are paramount. Broadly, our work falls into three categories: • Biological services, including field surveys, habitat conservation plans, corporate avian and bat protection plans, review of mitigation strategies, and associated permitting. • Permitting services, providing support for permitting at the federal, state/provincial, and local level for wind, solar, battery storage and hydrogen projects; including stakeholder engagement. • Siting services, including layout optimization, acoustical measurements, noise impact assessments, shadow flicker studies, blade/ice throw assessments, glint and glare studies, and visual impact studies. This role is based at our DNV office in San Diego (CA), Austin (TX), Houston (TX), Oakland (CA), Portland (OR), Seattle (WA), Medford (MA), Oak Brook (IL), Chalfont (PA), Dallas (TX) or New York (NY), presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process. The position may also be considered at other DNV offices within US. What You'll Do • Support renewable energy project site selection and characterization studies in North America and globally • Support and prepare regulatory documents such as permit applications, authoring of environmental reporting documentation including critical issues analyses, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Habitat Conservation Plans, mitigation and monitoring plans, offshore Construction and Operations Plans, enforcement action support and associated NEPA documents • Provide support for technical due diligence reviews of environmental permits for project financing and M&A activities • Organize consulting activities with different stakeholder groups, including federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations • Maintain sustainable relationships and good communication with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders • Assist in business development activities including preparing proposals for each client/project, maintaining strong client relationships, and attending client meetings to support further service offering expansion • Participate in DNV's thought leadership activities in coordination with the EPS Head of Section and Team Leads to organize publications, presentations, white papers, and other general scientific and regulatory knowledge-sharing activities related to special analysis for the renewable industry Responsibilities • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days) • Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits • Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA • Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace • 401(k) with company match • Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits • Education reimbursement program • Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities • Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program • Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company • Career advancement opportunities • *Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election* As required by the Pay Transparency laws in Colorado, New York City, California, Washington, and Connecticut, DNV provides a reasonable compensation range for roles that may be hired in those locations. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors, including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the states of Colorado, New York City, NY, California, Washington, and Connecticut only, the range of starting pay for this role is $100,000 - $150,000. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially. For more information https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal Qualifications What is Required • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • At least 6 years of experience on biology-related components of renewable energy or similar projects, or 6 years of experience in environmental and/or permitting experience in the US • Experience in: • Preparing or leading Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Habitat Conservation Plans, Eagle Conservation Plans or other wildlife management plans, and biodiversity assessments; OR • Preparing or reviewing wildlife survey methodology and design, mitigation options, and quantitative risk assessment; OR • Engaging with and contacts within the federal and state regulatory agencies such as the USFWS, local communities, and Tribes or First Nations; and • Strong written and verbal English communication skills • We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening What is Preferred • Master's degree in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation focus), land planning, environmental science/engineering, or environmental law/policy • 10+ years of relevant experience preferred • Advanced knowledge of environmental assessment regulatory frameworks as applied to renewable energy (wind, solar, or battery storage) • Experience with GIS as an assessment tool. • Experience leading winning proposal efforts for Customers in the renewable energy industry • Capable of travelling to projects in development, construction, and operation sites in varying locations (10%-20% annual time) • Project Management Professional (PMP) or other technical accreditation such P.Eng., P.Geo, P.Biol., etc. About Us About Energy Systems We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Oakland, CA, typically begins with a specialized apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a significant growth in wind energy jobs, with projections indicating a 60% increase in wind turbine technician positions from 2023 to 2033. In Oakland, wind trade apprentices earn an average of $1,568 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,984. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
