Electrical Engineer II – BESS

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Electrical Engineer II designing battery energy storage, medium-voltage, and renewable-energy systems. Supporting RRC’s multidisciplinary engineering projects across the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities:

  • Design Battery Energy Storage Systems, DC and medium voltage systems including switchgear and distribution systems
  • Review or perform system studies such as ampacity, load flow, short circuit analysis, and loss study
  • Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor the design, analysis, and progress of engineering projects
  • Interact with clients to interpret their needs and requirements
  • Review manufacturer equipment drawings
  • Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications
  • Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
  • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions
  • Direct designers and drafters on drawing requirements
  • Coordinate and communicate with the BESS Manager, Project Manager, and multidisciplinary participants to provide technical support
  • Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes
  • Work with the team on changing trends in technology

Requirements:

  • Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering
  • Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering preferred
  • 3+ years experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or MV power systems
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, with ability to obtain PE license in the future
  • Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
  • Experience designing with switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and other protection devices
  • Exposure to different battery container systems, EMS and BMS
  • Exposure to and experience designing with different Inverter / PCS (power conversion system) equipment
  • Familiarity with codes and standards including IEEE, NESC, NEC, and NFPA
  • Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to collaborate within a team environment
  • Ability to efficiently communicate and report at all internal and external levels
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with system studies in software such as CYME, ETAP or related software a plus
  • Experience with HOMER Energy Toolbase, ESWare or similar modeling software is a plus
  • Experience with PV and Wind systems is a plus
  • Construction experience a plus
  • Experience working with BESS connections to existing Transmission, Distribution, substations and/or Solar and Wind projects and regulations a plus
  • For U.S. hires, required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States

Benefits:

  • Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k matching
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  • RRSP matching (Canada)
  • 401k matching (US)