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 support energy projects across the United States and Canada. The role may be performed remotely or from one of the company’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 one where employees contribute to meaningful projects and are valued. The designer prepares and updates substation protection and control design packages and SCADA and communication drawings. The role coordinates drawing reviews with internal and external teams, incorporates client and utility standards, supports design-process improvements, and assists construction and commissioning teams with as-built updates and documentation. RRC expects employees to embody its core values: exceeding client expectations; communicating and working well with colleagues and promoting a positive work environment; taking ownership and delivering quality work on time across multiple projects; and showing flexibility, initiative, and willingness to assist others. The position requires authorization to work full-time in the United States or Canada. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits to full-time employees.

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 and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Authorization to work full-time in the United States or Canada.
Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to understand and personify RRC’s core values, including client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed substation protection and control 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 engineers, drafters, project managers, and other internal and external teams 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.