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Electrical Engineer III
Location
United States
Posted
45 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Electrical Engineer III
RRC Power and Energy
Role Description RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer III – Substation P&C to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock Texas office. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape. Core Values - Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations - Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members - Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously - Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others Essential Duties and 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 Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required - Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain - 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 - 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 - 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 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)
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