Electrical Designer II - Substation P&C

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

RRC is seeking a talented Substation Designer help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from remote work locations in the US and Canada. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of diploma or bachelors degree in drafting / electrical design
3+ years related experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, and/or AutoCAD Map3D in power delivery (transmission and distribution systems for utilities or industrial), renewable energy, or power generation
Strong CAD skills with experience utilizing layers, blocks, XREFs, coordinate systems, annotations, and dimensioning while abiding by company and industry drafting standards
Must be authorized for full-time work in Canada or the United States
Ability to work on multi-discipline projects
Excellent time management and organization skills
Excellent computer skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook with advanced MS Office skills
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

Nice To Haves

3D Modeling experience a plus
Experience with PVcase, PVCAD a plus
Knowledge of renewable energy industry relating to utility scale wind and solar projects, such as MV power systems and AC/DC distribution system a plus
Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems a plus
Understanding of applicable industry codes and standards including the ANSI/IEEE, NESC, NEC, CSA a plus
Manufacturer experience of power transformer, circuit breaker, AIS/GIS switchgear, AC/DC inverter, etc. a plus

Responsibilities

Complete detailed high voltage substation (Air & GIS) switchyard physical design packages encompassing operating single line diagrams, general arrangements, elevations, calculations, cable and bus selections, ground grid, cable tray/trench/duct bank, lighting, lightning protection, prefabricated control building layouts, AC/DC station service supply, voltage drop, conduit/cable tray fill, bill of materials, etc.
Complete detailed high voltage substations (Air & GIS) protection and control design packages encompassing P&C single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, etc.
Interface with internal and external team members including electrical engineers, electrical designers, drafters, project managers, and take ownership of the project to meet and exceed client expectations.