Electrical Engineer II - Power System Study

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

RRC is seeking a talented Power Systems Study Engineer, to work in the Solar, BESS, and Wind industry to help us build the future of U.S. energy production. 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. Application must be filled out in its entirety for consideration. Must understand & personify RRC’s Core Beliefs Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectation Employee Happiness – able to work well with others. communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment and mediate conflicts between team members. Quality Work - Ability to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously. Above and Beyond - Versatility, flexibility, ability to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative and a willingness to go out of your way to assist others.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Strong power systems engineering background
2+ years of experience in Power System modelling, simulations and studies in the utility or consulting field
Proficiency in power flow software such as ETAP, SKM and ASPEN
Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and make recommendations
Ability to collaborate within a team environment
Self-motivated
Sitting for prolonged hours, standing, walking, and lift up to 15lbs

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Engineering with renewable energy focus a plus
Experience with PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, EMTP a plus
Experience with insulation coordination, transient overvoltage, transient stability studies a plus
Professional Engineer license a plus

Responsibilities

Perform wind and solar electrical power studies at development, construction, and operation stages, including including ampacity, short circuit, reactive power, grounding, arc flash, system impact studies, etc.
Model projects using ETAP, ASPEN, CYMCAP, SKM, WinIGS, PSS/E
Prepare accurate, clearly-written, well-organized technical reports
Specify equipment ratings and project design parameters based on studies
Interface with internal and external team members, such as interconnection Engineers, substation engineers, solar, wind and energy storage engineers, study engineers, project coordinators, and project managers
Take ownership of deliverables to meet and exceed client expectations
Manage multiple studies and multiple projects at a time
Perform QA/QC of study packages