Electrical Engineer III - Substation P&C

RRC Power and Energy; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RRC Power and Energy is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer III – Substation P&C to support high-voltage energy projects in Round Rock, TX. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience.

The opportunity includes working on innovative energy solutions while enjoying flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in power system engineering, substation protection and controls.
• Experience with high-voltage substation P&C design and relays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and design of high-voltage substation Protection & Control systems.
• Prepare and review design drawings and engineering deliverables.
• Develop relay settings and protection philosophy.

Skills

Power system engineering

Substation protection and controls

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Experience with relay settings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PSSE

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Remote - RRC Power and Energy - Round Rock, TX 78664

Position Type: Full Time

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. RRC is a multi‑disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.

RRC 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
• Attend 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• 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

RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full‑time employees, including:

• 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) and 401k matching (US)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.