Electrical Designer III - Substation P&C

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

RRC is seeking an Electrical Designer III to support substation protection and control (P&C) design for energy projects in the United States and Canada. The role may be performed remotely or from one of RRC’s U.S. or Canadian office locations. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, and describes its workplace as valuing employees and meaningful project contributions. The position prepares and updates 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 design standards and workflows and assists construction and commissioning teams with as-built updates, redlines, and documentation control. The successful candidate is expected to personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including flexible work hours, insurance, retirement-plan matching, and tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits.

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, and able 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 P&C design packages, including protection and control 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 adhering to 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.