Electrical Engineer IV - BESS

RRC POWER AND ENERGY•Round Rock, TX

11d•Remote

About The Position

RRC is seeking an Electrical Engineer IV specializing in battery energy storage systems (BESS) to support U.S. and Canadian energy projects. The role can be performed remotely or from one of RRC’s U.S. or Canadian office locations. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm focused on energy projects, particularly renewable energy, and provides employees the opportunity to contribute to projects shaping the energy production landscape. The engineer will lead utility-scale BESS engineering design and execution from conceptual development through construction and commissioning. This includes serving as a technical lead, reviewing and stamping electrical design packages, overseeing power system studies, approving engineering deliverables, managing project scope and resources, and coordinating with clients, utilities, EPCs, vendors, and internal teams. The position also supports procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup, and contributes to engineering standards and business development. The successful candidate must hold a U.S. Professional Engineer (PE) license and have at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in BESS or related power engineering. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field is required. Periodic travel within the United States, approximately 10%, is required as project needs dictate.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States.
At least 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 a related field.
Demonstrated experience serving as 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.
Ability to travel periodically, approximately 10%, throughout the United States as project needs require.
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 personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy.
Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind generation, substations, and transmission systems.
Experience supporting interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities.
Construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup experience.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 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 client point of contact and support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives.
Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings, technical submittals, 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 QA/QC 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.