Electrical Design Engineer I

RMS Energy Co., LLC is a nationwide provider of turn-key services to the power industry. From routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs to equipment design, engineering, and installation, RMS Energy offers a variety of solutions to fit the power related needs of our customers.

To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. Our electrical design engineers provide electrical power system design, application, and technical expertise in areas such as power system protection and controls, power system studies, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair. For more information about RMS Energy, please visit www.rmsenergy.com.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and analysis for electrical power systems. Examples of possible project duties include:

• Create written specifications for electrical and substation equipment such as motor control centers, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Generate drawing packages and installation plans for electrical and substation equipment upgrades including protective relay replacements.
• Provide design of control circuits for circuit breakers, transformers, and other substation equipment.
• Develop relay settings for both electromechanical and modern electronic relays.
• Provide review of existing customer power systems and provide recommendations for improvement, upgrade, and/or expansion.

• Analyze power quality data and event capture data to determine cause of customer issue and provide recommendations for mitigation.

• Travel to jobsite as needed to meet with customers and collect data necessary for completion of design.
• Travel to jobsite as needed to direct and support installation and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical expertise to field services teams, occasionally assisting field services teams in the field.
• Must understand electrical system hazards and be able and willing to work safely around electrical equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Previous work experience or an internship in electrical engineering within the power industry is preferred, or completion of coursework in power systems or related subjects.
• Familiarity of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Software experience preferred but not required:

• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, AutoCAD, and/or other electrical modeling tools

• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability
• Employs professional and effective communication in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Manages time efficiently with the ability to work and prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Self-driven and exhibits the ability to work with minimal supervision

Other Requirements

• Ability to work remotely
• 10-15% travel required
• Valid Driver’s license with clean driving record

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work environment.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan with a 3% non-elective contribution and free investment consultation.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Educational Assistance Program, to include paid memberships in professional associations, conference and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance program which offers support on finances, legal, and counseling.
• Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.
• Fast growing company with great potential for career growth.

Working Conditions This job requires the ability to respond to 24/7 call outs and to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Work may be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions, near low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and heavy machinery, in areas with elevations in excess of 100 feet, and confined spaces adhering to strict safety protocols. Exposure to loud noises from machinery is common, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This job involves risk of electrical shock. This job requires frequent travel between RMS facilities and customer s…