Electrical Engineer II – Solar

RRC

Electrical Engineer II focused on utility-scale solar projects at RRC, an energy engineering firm. Responsibilities involve designing PV systems, coordinating with teams, and client interaction.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply electrical engineering principles to the design and development of utility-scale solar PV systems
Prepare complete electrical design packages, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, collection system layouts, grounding plans, equipment specifications, and construction details
Design and support medium voltage and low voltage systems for solar generation facilities, including inverters, transformers, and interconnection infrastructure
Perform electrical calculations such as voltage drop, short circuit, cable sizing, grounding analysis, and equipment rating selection
Ensure designs comply with project requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and safety regulations
Support interconnection design activities, including coordination with utilities and preparation of technical documentation
Review and validate design documents and vendor submittals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Coordinate with internal teams including engineers, designers, and project managers to support project execution and resolve issues
Interface with clients on routine technical matters
Contribute to maintaining project budgets, schedules, and quality standards
Participate in value engineering efforts to optimize cost-effective and efficient design solutions
Conduct occasional site visits to support construction, commissioning, and field activities
Contribute to the development and improvement of internal standards, tools, and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Engineering, or related field
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Engineering, or related field preferred
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation required; Professional Engineering registration license or ability to obtain license
5+ years of relevant engineering experience in power systems, solar PV, or renewable energy projects
Must be authorized for full-time work in the United States or Canada
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (NEC, NESC, IEEE, etc.)
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience with design and analysis tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP, PVsyst, or similar software
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with ability to interface with internal teams and clients
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed (~10%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringVoltage Drop CalculationsShort Circuit AnalysisCable SizingGrounding AnalysisMedium Voltage SystemsLow Voltage SystemsInterconnection InfrastructureConstruction DetailsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Preferred)Professional Engineering Registration (Ability to Obtain)Engineer-in-Training (EIT)