Electrical Design Engineer

RMS Energy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company as a Protection and Control Engineer, where your expertise in electrical systems will drive innovation and safety in power solutions. In this pivotal role, you will design and maintain systems that protect electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and delivering technical solutions to clients. With opportunities for career growth and a flexible work environment, you will be part of a mission to energize the future and make a significant impact in the power industry. Your contributions will help shape the future of energy across the nation.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits

Safe harbor 401(k) plan

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical engineering with P&C design expertise.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and protective relaying.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement P&C engineering packages for utility substations.
• Test protective relays and analyze fault records for performance.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Additional years of experience in related field

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

At RMS Energy, we're more than just a power solutions provider – we're a team of passionate individuals dedicated to energizing the future. Join us and become part of a thriving company that's powering progress across the nation.

Position: Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer

Location: Jackson, MS

Job Id: 470

# of Openings: 1

RMS Energy Co., LLC is a nationwide provider of turn-key services to the power industry. From routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs to equipment design, engineering, and installation, RMS Energy offers a variety of solutions to fit the power-related needs of our customers.

To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking a Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. Our Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer designs, implements, tests, and maintains the systems that protect and control electrical power systems. In this role, you will also contribute to other engineering areas including power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities:

• Develop complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
• Design, specification, setting calculation, and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes for both electromechanical and modern electronic relays.
• Modeling, short circuit and overstressed breaker studies as well as the protective relaying recommendations for proposed generation interconnections to a client’s electrical system.
• Ensure all relay settings activities, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the company’s established policies and objectives, client design standards, and industry standards, including those from IEEE, IEC, and NERC.
• Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers, responding in real time to technical concerns and answering questions in a knowledgeable, articulate manner.
• Test protective relays, control devices, and communication links to ensure they function correctly before the systems go live.
• Analyze fault records and waveforms to determine the cause, assess the performance of the protection systems, and identify any misoperations.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including wiring diagrams, relay setting sheets, and control logic diagrams, to support maintenance and future upgrades.
• Implement automatic controls for switchgear, transformers, and other equipment to maintain system stability and optimize performance.
• Generate drawing packages and installation plans for electrical and substation equipment upgrades including protective relay replacements.
• Analyze power quality data and event capture data to determine the cause of customer issues and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Review existing customer power systems and provide recommendations for improvement, upgrade, and/or expansion.
• Create written specifications for electrical and substation equipment such as motor control centers, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Travel to job sites as needed to meet with customers, collect data, and direct and support installation and commissioning activities.
• Assist the sales team with project scope and estimates, including traveling to the job site as necessary.
• Must understand electrical system hazards and be able and willing to work safely around electrical equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, a related field, or possesses additional years of extensive experience in a related discipline, providing a strong academic and practical foundation.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating expertise in developing complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment.
• Licensure and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4; FE/EIT; PE preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, and/or other electrical modeling tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building effective relationships and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and precision.
• Professional and persuasive communication skills when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consensus on project objectives.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to work remotely, with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pass company drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Valid and current driver’s license with clean driving record.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work environment.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan with a 3% non-elective contribution and free investment consultation.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Educational Assistance Program, to include paid memberships in professional associations, conference and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance program which offers support on finances, legal, and counseling.
• Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.
• Fast-growing company with great potential for career growth.

Working Conditions:
This job requires the ability to respond to 24/7 call outs and to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Work may be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions, near low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and heavy machinery, in areas with elevations in excess of 100 feet, and confined spaces adhering to strict safety protocols. Exposure to loud noises from machinery is common, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This job involves risk of electrical shock. This job requires frequent travel between RMS facilities and customer sites.

Physical Requirements:
The position demands physical mobility to navigate uneven surfaces, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, fine motor skills for handling small components and tools, and the capability to climb ladders and work at heights. Sustained physical effort, including standing, bending, pushing, digging, pulling, kneeling, crawling and reaching for extended periods, is required. Good vision, including color vision and depth perception, and the ability to hear alarms and communications in noisy environments are essential. Additionally, proficiency in speaking, hearing, reading, and typing in English is required for effective communication and documentation.

At RMS Energy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RMS Energy is dedicated to employing the best people, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. Our inclusive policies ensure that every team member has equal opportunities for growth and advancement, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RMS Energy from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to RMS Energy mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to RMS Energy employees, or to RMS Energy resume database will be considered RMS Energy property. RMS Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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