Solar Electrical Engineer I - Remote, Flexible Hours

RRC Power and Energy; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada)

Job summary

RRC Power and Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer I - Solar to support utility-scale solar projects across the U.S. and Canada, with work from flexible locations including remote and office sites. The role involves assisting with electrical design packages, MV/LV systems, interconnection work, and site support.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 0–2 years of experience, and preferably exposure to renewable energy, with EIT/licensure progress a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. (or M.E.) in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Exposure to renewable energy, solar PV systems, or power systems coursework is preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward licensure is preferred.
• Must be authorized for full-time work in the United States or Canada.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical engineering principles to support the design and development of utility-scale solar PV systems.
• Assist in the preparation of electrical design packages including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, collection system layouts, grounding plans, equipment specifications, and construction details.
• Support MV/LV system design for solar facilities, including inverters, transformers, and interconnection facilities.
• Ensure designs meet project specifications, codes, standards, and safety requirements.
• Support interconnection design activities and documentation.
• Maintain project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Review design documents and vendor submittals for accuracy.
• Perform basic electrical calculations (voltage drop, short circuit, cable sizing, grounding).
• Participate in value engineering for cost-effective designs.
• Conduct occasional site visits for construction, commissioning, and quality inspections.
• Follow established procedures and contribute to process improvement.

Skills

Electrical Engineering degree

0-2 years experience

Renewable energy exposure

EIT/licensure progress

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

PVsyst

Job description

RRC Power and Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer I - Solar to support utility-scale solar projects across the U.S. and Canada, with work from flexible locations including remote and office sites. The role involves assisting with electrical design packages, MV/LV systems, interconnection work, and site support.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 0–2 years of experience, and preferably exposure to renewable energy, with EIT/licensure progress a plus.