Electrical Engineer IV - BESS

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer IV - BESS to help us build the future of both U.S. energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our U.S. 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 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

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States required
8+ years of progressively responsible experience in BESS, renewable energy, utility, transmission, distribution, or power systems engineering
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required
Demonstrated experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projects
Extensive experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and associated infrastructure
Strong understanding of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and protection systems
Experience with battery container systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and SCADA integration
Experience designing inverter and PCS equipment and associated interconnections
Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA, and utility interconnection requirements
Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, CYME, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar software
Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar energy storage analysis platforms
Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind generation, substations, and transmission systems
Experience supporting interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities
Strong leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, and client relationship skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Ability to travel periodically (10%) throughout the United States as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy preferred
Construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioning
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 designers
Design and review medium-voltage collection systems, AC and DC power systems, inverter/PCS systems, battery container integration, auxiliary systems, and protection and control schemes
Perform and oversee power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, protection coordination, ampacity, and loss analysis
Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings
Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple projects
Coordinate with project managers, clients, utilities, EPCs, equipment vendors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
Serve as a point of contact for clients and support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives
Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings, technical submittents, and vendor documentation
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, utility requirements, and project specifications
Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex engineering challenges
Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field visits and technical troubleshooting
Perform QAQC reviews on project deliverables produced by engineering staff
Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, design guides, and best practices
Stay current on emerging BESS technologies, energy storage trends, utility requirements, and renewable energy market developments