Apprentice Electrical Design Engineer

RMS Energy • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

4d • Remote

About The Position

RMS Energy Co., LLC is a nationwide provider of turn-key services to the power industry. From routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs to equipment design, engineering, and installation, RMS Energy offers a variety of solutions to fit the power related needs of our customers. To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. Our electrical design engineers provide electrical power system design, application, and technical expertise in areas such as power system protection and controls, power system studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
• Familiarity of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Employs professional and effective communication in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Manages time efficiently with the ability to work and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Self-driven and exhibits the ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience or an internship in electrical engineering within the power industry is preferred, or completion of coursework in power systems or related subjects.
• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and/or other electrical modeling tools

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and analysis for electrical power systems. Examples of possible project duties include: Create written specifications for electrical and substation equipment such as motor control centers, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Generate drawing packages and installation plans for electrical and substation equipment upgrades including protective relay replacements.
• Provide design of control circuits for circuit breakers, transformers, and other substation equipment.
• Develop relay settings for both electromechanical and modern electronic relays.
• Provide review of existing customer power systems and provide recommendations for improvement, upgrade, and/or expansion.
• Analyze power quality data and event capture data to determine cause of customer issue and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Travel to jobsite as needed to meet with customers and collect data necessary for completion of design.
• Travel to jobsite as needed to direct and support installation and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical expertise to field services teams, occasionally assisting field services teams in the field.
• Must understand electrical system hazards and be able and willing to work safely around electrical equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work environment.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan with a 3% non-elective contribution and free investment consultation.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Educational Assistance Program, to include paid memberships in professional associations, conference and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance program which offers support on finances, legal, and counseling.
• Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.
• Fast growing company with great potential for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level