Electrical Engineer IV - BESS

RRC Companies; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Job summary

RRC Companies is looking for a skilled engineer to lead the design and execution of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects across the United States. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in renewable energy engineering and hold a Professional Engineer license.

Responsibilities include overseeing engineering design, conducting power system studies, and providing mentorship to junior engineers. RRC Companies offers a supportive work environment focused on employee happiness and client satisfaction, along with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in BESS, renewable energy, or power systems engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems including medium and low-voltage applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects.
• Serve as technical lead, providing guidance and oversight.
• Perform power system studies and manage engineering scope and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

Technical oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ETAP

CYME

HOMER

Energy Toolbase

SCADA systems

Job description

RRC CORE VALUES

Must understand and personify RRC’s 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

• Lead the engineering design and execution of utility-scale BESS projects from conceptual development through construction and commissioning
• Review and stamp BESS electrical design packages for projects throughout the United States
• Serve as the technical lead for BESS projects, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical oversight to engineers and designers
• Design and review medium-voltage collection systems, AC and DC power systems, inverter/PCS systems, battery container integration, auxiliary systems, and protection and control schemes
• Perform and oversee power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, protection coordination, ampacity, and loss analysis
• Review and approve engineering calculations, design packages, technical reports, specifications, and construction drawings
• Manage engineering scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple projects
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, utilities, EPCs, equipment vendors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and support proposal development, project scoping, and business development initiatives
• Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings, technical submittals, and vendor documentation
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, utility requirements, and project specifications
• Identify technical risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex engineering challenges
• Support procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities, including field visits and technical troubleshooting
• Perform QAQC reviews on project deliverables produced by engineering staff
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, design guides, and best practices
• Stay current on emerging BESS technologies, energy storage trends, utility requirements, and renewable energy market developments
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States required
• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in BESS, renewable energy, utility, transmission, distribution, or power systems engineering
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required
• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or Renewable Energy preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Demonstrated experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projects
• Extensive experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical systems and associated infrastructure
• Strong understanding of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, protective relays, breakers, transformers, and protection systems
• Experience with battery container systems, Energy Management Systems (EMS), Battery Management Systems (BMS), and SCADA integration
• Experience designing inverter and PCS equipment and associated interconnections
• Strong knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards including IEEE, NEC, NESC, NFPA, CSA, and utility interconnection requirements
• Experience performing power system studies using ETAP, CYME, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD, or similar software
• Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar energy storage analysis platforms
• Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind generation, substations, and transmission systems
• Experience supporting interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities
• Construction support, field engineering, commissioning, or startup experience preferred
• Strong leadership, mentoring, project management, communication, and client relationship skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel periodically (10%) throughout the United States as project needs require.

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
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
• RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)

No recruiters or staffing firms please.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

RRC Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources or the recruitment contact listed in this posting.

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.