Electrical Designer II - Solar

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

RRC is seeking an Electrical Designer II to support utility-scale solar projects across the United States and Canada. The position may be performed remotely or from a RRC office in the United States or Canada. The designer uses AutoCAD to create and update electrical drawings and system layouts, from conceptual design through project deliverables, while coordinating with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams. The role also supports quality reviews, vendor submittals, and the development of solar design standards and templates. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy. Founded in 2007, the company describes a culture in which employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects.

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 are accurate and comply with 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 deliverables are complete and meet quality expectations.
Coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure consistency across project designs.