Electrical Design Engineer

at  RMS Energy

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. For more information about RMS Energy, please visit www.rmsenergy.com.
To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. Our senior 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, a related field, or possesses additional years of extensive experience in a related discipline, providing a strong academic and practical foundation.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating expertise in designing, analyzing, and optimizing electrical systems.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment.
• Licensure and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4; FE/EIT; PE preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, and/or other electrical modeling tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building effective relationships and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and precision.
• Professional and persuasive communication skills when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consensus on project objectives.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work remotely, with minimal supervision.
• 10-15% travel required.
• Ability to pass company drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Valid and current driver’s license with clean driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position demands physical mobility to navigate uneven surfaces, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, fine motor skills for handling small components and tools, and the capability to climb ladders and work at heights. Sustained physical effort, including standing, bending, pushing, digging, pulling, kneeling, crawling and reaching for extended periods, is required. Good vision, including color vision and depth perception, and the ability to hear alarms and communications in noisy environments are essential. Additionally, proficiency in speaking, hearing, reading, and typing in English is required for effective communication and documentation.
At RMS Energy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RMS Energy is dedicated to employing the best people, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. Our inclusive policies ensure that every team member has equal opportunities for growth and advancement, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in powering a diverse and equitable future!
No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RMS Energy from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to RMS Energy mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to RMS Energy employees, or to RMS Energy resume database will be considered RMS Energy property. RMS Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

• 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.
• Assist sales team with project scope and estimates, including traveling to the jobsite as necessary.
• Oversee, guide, and mentor junior engineers.
• Must understand electrical system hazards and be able and willing to work safely around electrical equipment.