RRC Companies is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in renewable energy projects. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer III - BESS to lead the design and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems, manage engineering tasks across multiple projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including DC systems, medium voltage infrastructure, switchgear, and distribution systems
- Perform and oversee system studies, including load flow, short circuit, ampacity, and loss analysis
- Manage and coordinate engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring that projects are within scope, schedule, and budget
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, interpreting needs and delivering engineering solutions
- Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings and technical submittals
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, and project specifications
- Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
- Identify design risks and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate with project managers, BESS leadership, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering standards and best practices
- Work with team on changing trends in technology
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or medium voltage power systems
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
- Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
- Knowledge of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and protection systems
- Experience with battery container systems, EMS and BMS
- Experience designing inverter / PCS (Power Conversion System) equipment
- Strong familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA)
- Experience performing system studies using software such as CYME, ETAP, or similar
- Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar
- Master's Degree in Engineering with a renewable energy focus
- Experience with solar (PV) and wind systems
- Construction or field experience
- Experience with BESS interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities