Electrical Engineer III

RES is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected. The Electrical Engineer III provides engineering designs for utility-scale renewable power plants and battery storage systems, supporting the development, engineering, and construction of projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and reviews the preliminary and detailed design of AC (Low, Medium, and High Voltage) and DC systems, including DC power blocks (PV) and MV AC collection systems (PV/Wind)
• Develops models of the AC substation and collection systems and performs and reviews Load Flow and Short Circuit analyses, DC and AC loss calculations, cable ampacity studies, and AC/DC cable sizing
• Performs and reviews calculations for sizing and specifying main power transformers
• Supports estimating company-developed and 3rd party projects by creating preliminary designs for proposed projects and quantity counts for estimating electrical equipment costs
• Prepares and reviews specifications and construction documents to identify design and performance requirements for procurement of electrical materials and equipment
• Performs technical review of proposed equipment to ensure acceptability to company, client, and industry standards
• Works with designers to develop and review construction drawings and documentation to communicate electrical installation details effectively to construction teams
• Provides input to team members working on other project areas, including grounding system design, substation design, and medium voltage collection system design
• Prepares and analyzes weekly project updates for electrical engineering design progress for project management
• Performs assignment and progress tracking of tasks for team members and sub-consultants
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude
• Provides support to construction during the construction and commissioning phases
• Reviews work instructions periodically to ensure compliance with industry and client standards
• Develops new methods and standards for Group design activities
• Visits sites as needed during pre-construction and construction to support project needs
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or 8 years equivalent experience is required
• Professional Engineer (PE or P. Eng.) certification is required
• 5+ years of power generation industry with EPC experience is required
• Ability to travel 5-15%
• A valid drivers license is required
• Advanced level of knowledge in: Power Systems Analysis, load flow, and short circuit modeling, Reactive compensation evaluation, DC and AC Electrical Design, Design for Constructability, US and Canadian Industry Standards, Preparation of Equipment Specifications
• Oral and written skills include: Clear and concise technical writing, Ability to communicate issues internally with Electrical, Solar, Civil/Structural, and Mechanical Engineers, CAD Designers, Project Managers, and Contract and Estimating Teams and Externally with Clients and suppliers
• Intermediate level of knowledge in: Medium to High Voltage Substation Design, Transmission Line Design Concepts, Grounding System Design Concepts, Project Scheduling Concepts
• Detailed Design Software: MathCAD, Fundamental understanding of CAD concepts, Fundamental knowledge of power system software such as DIgSILENT, SKM, and ETAP, Basic understanding of grounding software like WinIGS or CDEGS, Knowledge of Dynamic Modeling Software such as PSS/E
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including listening and summarizing skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Must have a valid current driver license, eligible for corporate vehicle insurance coverage
• Functional competencies include attention to detail, excellence, prioritization, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred