Electrical Engineer

About the role

RCM Energy Services is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and project delivery organization supporting the energy, utility, industrial, transportation, and mission-critical infrastructure markets throughout North America. We are seeking Electrical Engineers ranging from Electrical Engineer I through Principal Electrical Engineer to join our growing team at RCM Energy Services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform electrical engineering design from conceptual development through detailed design, construction support, testing, and commissioning.
• Prepare engineering calculations, studies, specifications, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Develop one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, plans, equipment layouts, and construction packages.
• Conduct power system studies including load flow, short circuit, grounding, arc flash, and protective device coordination analyses.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Support proposal preparation, technical presentations, and business development activities.
• Travel as required to support meetings, field investigations, construction activities, startup, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a design engineering, consulting engineering, utility engineering, industrial engineering, or closely related technical role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Willingness to perform field walks, site investigations, and engineering evaluations at client facilities.
• Ability to travel periodically in support of project meetings, field investigations, construction support, testing, startup, and commissioning activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License strongly preferred.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification is highly desirable for early-career candidates.
• Additional certifications such as PMP, PMI-related credentials, NFPA certifications, or other relevant industry certifications are considered a plus.

Preferred Software Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following software packages is desirable.
• Candidates are not expected to be proficient in every program listed below and many software packages are similar enough that cross-training can be provided.
• ETAP SKM Power Tools ASPEN OneLiner CYME PSCAD EasyPower GroundMAT PSS®E EMTP HelioScope or similar photovoltaic (PV) design and analysis software AutoCAD MicroStation Revit

Industry Experience

• Utility Transmission & Distribution Systems
• Electrical Substations
• Protection & Control Systems
• Underground and Overhead Transmission Facilities
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Renewable Energy Facilities
• Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities
• Power Generation Facilities
• Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
• Rail & Transportation Electrification Systems
• Commercial and Institutional Facilities
• Grid Modernization and Electrification Projects

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)