Electrical Engineer II - BESS

RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. The Electrical Engineer II will design Battery Energy Storage Systems and related electrical infrastructure, perform system studies, coordinate engineering projects, and provide technical support to clients and project teams.

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

Requirements:

• Must understand and personify RRC's core values:
• understands the goal of always exceeding our client's expectations
• able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
• able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others
• 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
• Experience with system studies in software such as CYME, ETAP or related software
• Experience with HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare or similar modeling software
• Experience with PV and Wind systems
• Construction experience
• Experience working with BESS connections to existing Transmission, Distribution, substations and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations