Electrical Designer III - Substation P&C

RRC POWER AND ENERGY•Round Rock, TX

6d•Remote

About The Position

RRC Power and Energy is seeking an Electrical Designer III – Substation P&C to prepare and coordinate protection and control design for substations serving utility, EPC, and renewable energy projects. The position may be performed remotely or from a RRC office in the United States or Canada. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, and was founded in 2007. The role develops detailed substation P&C design packages and SCADA and communication drawings, coordinates drawing reviews with project teams, and incorporates client and utility standards. It also supports the development of design templates and drafting practices and assists construction and commissioning teams with as-built documentation. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate RRC’s core values of client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in substation protection and control design for utilities, EPCs, or renewable energy projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software, including XREF management, annotation standards, and layer controls.
Experience creating and modifying protection and control wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3.0, and IEC.
Understanding of networking devices, relay I/O assignments, and communication configurations.
Strong understanding of utility and industry design standards, including IEEE, IEC, CSA, and NESC.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Must be authorized for full-time work in the U.S. or Canada.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Able to work well with others, communicate clearly, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts.
Able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, deliver quality results on time, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Versatile and flexible, able to anticipate company needs, take initiative, and assist others.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed substation protection and control design packages, including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, cable schedules, and interconnection diagrams.
Develop and update substation SCADA and communication drawings, including RTU, relay I/O, and control wiring details.
Coordinate and review drawings with internal and external teams, including engineers, drafters, and project managers, to ensure quality and compliance.
Incorporate client and utility standards while following RRC design practices and quality procedures.
Assist in developing standard design templates, drafting workflows, and P&C best practices.
Support construction and commissioning teams through as-built drawing updates, redlines, and documentation control.