Electrical Engineer II - BESS

Summary

RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. The Electrical Engineer II - BESS will design battery energy storage, DC, and medium-voltage systems; perform system studies; coordinate engineering projects; review deliverables and equipment drawings; and provide technical support to project teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to design Battery Energy Storage Systems, DC and medium voltage systems including switchgear and distribution systems
• Work with the team to review or perform system studies such as ampacity, load flow, short circuit analysis and loss study
• Work with project team to prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the design, analysis, and progress of engineering projects
• Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements
• Review manufacturer equipment drawings
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
• Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
• Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Direct designers and drafters on drawing requirements
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with BESS Manager, Project Manager and multi-discipline participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes
• Work with team on changing trends in technology

Skills

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering
• 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future
• Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
• Experience designing with switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breaker and other protection device
• Exposure to different battery container systems, EMS and BMS
• Exposure to and experience designing with different Inverter / PCS (power conversion system) equipment.  Familiarity with codes and standards including the IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Ability to efficiently communicate and report at all internal and external levels
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering preferred
• Experience with system studies in software such as CYME, ETAP or related software a plus
• Experience with HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare or similar modeling software is a plus
• Experience with PV and Wind systems is a plus
• Construction experience a plus
• Experience working with BESS connections to existing Transmission, Distribution, substations and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations a plus

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering
• 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future
• Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
• Experience designing with switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breaker and other protection device
• Exposure to different battery container systems, EMS and BMS
• Exposure to and experience designing with different Inverter / PCS (power conversion system) equipment.  Familiarity with codes and standards including the IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Ability to efficiently communicate and report at all internal and external levels
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice to Haves

• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering preferred
• Experience with system studies in software such as CYME, ETAP or related software a plus
• Experience with HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare or similar modeling software is a plus
• Experience with PV and Wind systems is a plus
• Construction experience a plus
• Experience working with BESS connections to existing Transmission, Distribution, substations and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations a plus

Benefits

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
• RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)
• Optional Work from Home