Electrical Engineer III - Substation P&C

RRC Companies is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer III – Substation P&C to support the engineering and design of high-voltage substation Protection & Control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and contributing to project planning and execution.

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

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
• 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
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
• Experience supporting utility coordination and interconnection processes for energy projects preferred
• Experience with networking devices and communication configuration
• Experience with ASPEN
• Experience with relay settings