Electrical Designer - Substation P&C

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Designer - Substation P&C to help us build the future of U.S. energy production. This role can be based in our Denver, CO offices in the US, or Toronto, ON or Calgary, AB offices in Canada. Remote work is also available. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in substation protection and control (P&C) 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 (IEEE, IEC, CSA, NESC)
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, 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, detail-oriented, and capable of working with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed protection and control (P&C) substation design packages including, protection and control single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts, bill 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’s 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