Electrical Engineer III - Substation P&C

RRC POWER AND ENERGY•Round Rock, TX

8d•Remote

About The Position

RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer III – Substation P&C to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock Texas office. 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 RRC’s core values: Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations 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 - 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required
5+ years of experience in power system engineering, substation protection and controls, transmission planning, or renewable energy integration
Experience with high-voltage substation P&C design including relays, batteries, chargers, SCADA interfaces, and control panels
Familiarity with power system analysis software such as PSSE, ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, or similar tools
Experience performing power system studies including load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and arc flash analysis
Working knowledge of industry standards including IEEE, NERC, NEC, and NESC
Experience supporting utility coordination and interconnection processes for energy projects preferred
Experience with networking devices and communciation configuration
Experience with ASPEN
Experience with relay settings
Ability to manage technical deliverables while supporting project schedules and deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and technical documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
Experience supporting utility coordination and interconnection processes for energy projects preferred

Responsibilities

Support the engineering and design of high-voltage substation Protection & Control systems for AIS and GIS substations
Prepare and Review protection and control design drawings including single lines, three lines, DC schematics, communication schematics and wiring
Prepare and review engineering deliverables
Ensure work complies with applicable industry standards including IEEE, NERC, NEC, NESC, and client-specific requirements
Support project planning and execution by contributing to schedules, deliverables, and technical coordination
Develop relay settings and protection philosophy
Provide detailed QA/QC for P&C design packages
Provide training to junior P&C engineer and designers
Attending FAT, inspections, and provide site support as needed
Assist with utility coordination and interconnection processes for renewable energy projects including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems