Power System Study Engineer

RRC is seeking a talented Power System Study Engineer to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from our Calgary, AB 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

Perform multiple possible study duties listed as follow:

• Perform wind and solar electrical power plant interconnection studies at development, construction, and operation stages, including system planning models, system impact studies, stability, voltage ride through, frequency response, System Operators compliance studies such as CIP, TLP, MOD
• Perform electromagnetic transient study, insulation coordination study, and TOV study using PSCAD or EMTP-RV
• Perform other power system studies at both FEED stage and detailed design stage, including ampacity, grounding, reactive power, power flow, short circuit, arc flash, AC/DC, induced voltage, etc. by using ETAP, ASPEN, CYMCAP, SKM, PSSE, PSLF, WinIGS,
• Prepare accurate, clearly written, well-organized technical reports
• Interface technically with clients to provide conceptual study and technical input into the preliminary part of a project or for scoping purposes; optimize the study solutions and co-ordinate clients technical queries
• Act as the engineer of record for responsible projects; perform overall project quality control and provide QA/QC of all study reports
• 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
• Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes and provide execution plans with strong follow-through
• Provide oversight, guidance, and training to intermediate and junior engineers
• Assist with the preparation of project proposals

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelors degree in electrical engineering, renewable engineering, or relevant field
• 7 years power system study 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 the United States
• Experience as a senior power system study 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 a plus
• Master's Degree in Engineering with renewable energy focus 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 matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits

Visit our website www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.

No recruiters or staffing firms please.

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.