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. The position may be performed remotely or from a U.S. or Canadian office. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, and describes its culture as valuing employees and meaningful work. The designer will use AutoCAD to develop and maintain electrical drawings and system layouts, from concept through project deliverables. The role collaborates with engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, incorporates engineering markups and vendor inputs, and contributes to design standards and quality reviews. Designs must meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. The successful candidate is expected to embody RRC’s core values of client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits to full-time employees. The company provides an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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 personify 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 creating and editing 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 deliverables are complete and high quality.
Coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure consistency across project designs.