Senior Electrical Design Engineer — Power Systems Lead (Hybrid)

RMS Energy Co; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Education support

Generous PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

RMS Energy Co in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead advanced design and analysis of complex power systems, spanning field and office work, protection, relay design, modeling, and commissioning.

The candidate will bring 5+ years of experience, familiarity with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and strong communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Willingness to travel 15–20% and ability to work overtime as needed completes the profile.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering or related roles with design and field experience.
• Skilled in power system modeling and relay design using SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, and AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.
• Knowledgeable in power system protection, substation design, and wiring methods.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Self-starter who works well independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Power systems modeling

Relay design

Documentation

Independent worker

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Job description

RMS Energy Co in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead advanced design and analysis of complex power systems, spanning field and office work, protection, relay design, modeling, and commissioning.

The candidate will bring 5+ years of experience, familiarity with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and strong communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Willingness to travel 15–20% and ability to work overtime as needed completes the profile.