Electrical Engineer III – BESS

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About the role

  • Electrical Engineer III - BESS at RRC managing design and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems. Collaborating on renewable energy projects across North America with flexible work options.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including DC systems, medium voltage infrastructure, switchgear, and distribution systems
  • Perform and oversee system studies, including load flow, short circuit, ampacity, and loss analysis
  • Manage and coordinate engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring that projects are within scope, schedule, and budget
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, interpreting needs and delivering engineering solutions
  • Review and approve manufacturer equipment drawings and technical submittals
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, QA/QC procedures, and project specifications
  • Perform quality control and quality checking on project deliverables, including drawings and studies
  • Identify design risks and implement corrective actions
  • Coordinate with project managers, BESS leadership, and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering standards and best practices
  • Work with team on changing trends in technology

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering with a renewable energy focus preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in BESS, renewable energy, distribution, or medium voltage power systems
  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng) license or ability to obtain
  • Experience designing medium and low voltage cabling systems
  • Knowledge of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, breakers, and protection systems
  • Experience with battery container systems, EMS and BMS
  • Experience designing inverter / PCS (Power Conversion System) equipment
  • Strong familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards (IEEE, NESC, NEC, NFPA)
  • Experience performing system studies using software such as CYME, ETAP, or similar
  • Experience with modeling tools such as HOMER, Energy Toolbase, ESWare, or similar
  • Experience with solar (PV) and wind systems preferred
  • Construction or field experience preferred
  • Experience with BESS interconnections to transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable generation facilities preferred

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  • RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCalgaryUnited States

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