Electrical Engineer IV - BESS

RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Engineer IV - BESS to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our U.S. or Canadian office locations. 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.

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 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States required8+ 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

Demonstrated experience serving as a lead engineer or technical lead on utility-scale BESS projects

Extensive experience designing medium- and low-voltage electrical…