Substation Project Engineer

RRC is seeking a talented Substation Project Engineer to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from our Round Rock TX 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.

Must understand & personify RRCs Core Beliefs

• Client Satisfaction understands the goal of always exceeding our clients expectation.
• 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 - Ability to take ownership work independently prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Above and Beyond - Versatility flexibility ability to anticipate the needs of the company take the initiative and a willingness to go out of your way to assist others.
  

Essential Technical Responsibilities

• Complete and authenticate detailed high voltage substation (Air & GIS) switchyard design packages encompassing operating single line diagrams layouts sections bus calculation/selections ground grid cable tray/trench/duct bank lighting lightning protection prefabricated control building layouts AC/DC station service supply voltage drop conduit/cable tray fill bill of materials etc.
• Complete and authenticate detailed high voltage substations (Air & GIS) protection and control design packages encompassing P&C single line diagrams three-line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams panel layouts relay setting and coordination etc.
• Complete and authenticate detailed renewable energy collector system design packages encompassing medium voltage systems with switchgear transformers AC/DC inverters and power cables AC/DC distribution systems PV plants battery energy storage systems and wind turbines for both wind and solar projects
• Perform electrical engineering studies at both the FEED stage and detailed design stage including ampacity grounding reactive power power flow short circuit insulation coordination system impact studies arc flash AC/DC induced voltage etc. by using ETAP ASPEN CYMCAP SKM PSSE PSLF WinIGS EMTP-RV PSCAD; prepare accurate clearly written well-organized technical reports
• Prepare and review equipment/apparatus specifications datasheets and other procurement documents; participate in vendor technical bid evaluation; review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings/ITPs; attend manufacturer FATs and review testing reports
• Oversee coordination of civil/structure design activities for site grading drainage footings fencing duct banks foundations and structures
• Interface technically with clients to provide conceptual design and technical input into the preliminary part of a project or for scoping purposes; optimize the design solutions and co-ordinate clients technical queries; provide construction support and interpret clients needs and requirements while representing them in the field
• Schedule plan and manage technical activities for project accuracy and quality from conception to completion for large scale power delivery and renewable energy projects such as substation wind solar and battery energy storage systems
• Act as the engineer of record for responsible projects; perform overall project quality control and provide QA/QC of all design packages
• Interface with internal and external team members including electrical engineers electrical designers drafters discipline leads project managers and take ownership of the project to meet and exceed client expectations
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes practices QA/QC policies performance standards and specifications
• Lead development of standards optimizations and processes and provide execution plans with strong follow-through
• Provide oversight guidance and training to intermediate and junior engineers and designers
• Assist with the preparation of project proposals
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelors degree in electrical engineering renewable engineering or relevant field
• 7 years HV/MV engineering design experience in power delivery (transmission and distribution systems for utilities or industrial) renewable energy or power generation
• Professional Engineering registration license or ability to obtain license
• Must be authorized for full-time work in US/Canada
• Experience as a senior electrical project or design engineer
• Strong understanding of applicable industry codes and standards including the ANSI/IEEE NESC NEC CSA IEC etc.
• Ability to work on multi-discipline projects
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Proficient in MS Word Excel Outlook with advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to organize schedule prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements present alternatives and make recommendations
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Self-motivated and work with minimal guidance
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Knowledge of renewable energy industry relating to utility scale wind and solar projects such as MV power systems and AC/DC distribution system a plus
• Masters Degree in Engineering with renewable energy focus a plus
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems a plus
• Experience with system studies in software such as CYME ETAP ASPEN SKM PSSE PSLF CDEGS WinIGS or other related software a plus; experience with electromagnetic transient study insulation coordination study and TOV study using PSCAD or EMTP-RV a plus
• Manufacturer experience of power transformer circuit breaker AIS/GIS switchgear AC/DC inverter etc. a plus
• IEC 61850 experience and aspirations a plus
• Construction experience a plus
  

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/RRSP matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  

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.

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.