RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer IV - BESS to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our U.S. or Canadian office locations. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.
RRC CORE VALUES
Must understand and personify RRCโs core values:
- Client Satisfaction โ understands the goal of always exceeding our clientโs expectations
- Employee Happiness โ able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
- Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioningย
- Review and stamp BESS electrical design packages for projects throughout the United States
- Serve as the technical lead for BESS projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to engineers and designersย
- Design and review medium-voltage collection systems, AC and DC power systems, inverter/PCS systems, battery container integration, auxiliary systems, and protection and control schemesย
- Perform and oversee power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, protection coordination, ampacity, and loss analysisย
- Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawingsย
- Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple projectsย
- Coordinate with project managers, clients, utilities, EPCs, equipment vendors, and internal multidisciplinary teamsย
- Serve as a point of contact for clients and support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiativesย
- Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings, technical submittals, and vendor documentationย
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, utility requirements, and project specificationsย
- Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex engineering challengesย
- Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field visits and technical troubleshootingย
- Perform QAQC reviews on project deliverables produced by engineering staffย
- Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, design guides, and best practicesย
- Stay current on emerging BESS technologies, energy storage trends, utility requirements, and renewable energy market developments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States requiredย
- 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in BESS, renewable energy, utility, transmission, distribution, or power systems engineering
- Bachelorโs Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required
- Masterโs Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy preferredย
- Professional Engineer (PE) license requiredย
- Demonstrated experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projectsย
- Extensive experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and associated infrastructureย
- Strong understanding of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and protection systemsย
- Experience with battery container systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and SCADA integrationย
- Experience designing inverter and PCS equipment and associated interconnectionsย
- Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA, and utility interconnection requirementsย
- Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, CYME, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar softwareย
- Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar energy storage analysis platformsย
- Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind generation, substations, and transmission systemsย
- Experience supporting interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilitiesย
- Construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup experience preferredย
- Strong leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, and client relationship skillsย
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environmentย
- Ability to travel periodically (10%) throughout the United States as project needs require.
BENEFITS
RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k matching
- Bonus eligibility
- Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
- RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)
RRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Visit our websiteย www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.
No recruiters or staffing firms please.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
RRC Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources or the recruitment contact listed in this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.