Electrical Designer II - Solar

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

RRC Power and Energy is seeking an Electrical Designer II to support utility-scale solar projects across the United States and Canada. The role may be performed remotely or from a U.S. or Canadian office location. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm focused on energy projects, particularly renewable energy, and describes this role as an opportunity to contribute to the evolving energy production landscape. The Electrical Designer II uses AutoCAD to create and update solar project drawing packages and system layouts, from conceptual design through final deliverables. The position works with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, applies markups and redlines, supports vendor submittal reviews, contributes to design standards, and participates in quality reviews. Designs must meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. RRC expects employees to demonstrate its values of client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. The company offers competitive salaries and benefits to full-time employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Design, Drafting, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of electrical design experience in utility-scale solar, substations, transmission, or BESS projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, including layers, blocks, XREFs, coordinate systems, annotations, and dimensioning in accordance with drafting standards.
Working knowledge of renewable energy systems and electrical design principles.
Understanding of AC/DC power design, cable routing, grounding, and system layout principles.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NEC, IEEE, NESC, and NFPA 70E.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to demonstrate RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Nice To Haves

Experience with solar design tools such as PVcase or PVCAD.
Familiarity with 3D modeling.
Familiarity with GIS and coordinate systems.

Responsibilities

Use AutoCAD to design utility-scale solar projects, including layouts, details, sections, elevations, electrical schematics, and cable schedules.
Develop and update electrical drawing packages and system layouts from conceptual design through deliverables.
Ensure designs meet accuracy requirements and applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
Collaborate with engineers and project teams to resolve design questions and support project execution.
Apply engineering markups and redlines to update and refine drawings.
Assist with vendor submittal reviews and coordinate with engineering teams to incorporate design inputs.
Support the development and maintenance of solar design standards, templates, and best practices.
Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure deliverable quality and completeness.
Coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure consistency across project designs.