Senior CAD Designer

RRC Power and Energy•Round Rock, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

RRC Power and Energy is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to work from its Austin/Round Rock, Texas office. RRC is a multidisciplinary engineering firm specializing in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, the company describes a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects and offers the opportunity to work on evolving energy production projects. The Senior CAD Designer transforms conceptual designs into detailed working documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools. The role leads the preparation and review of civil construction plans for wind and solar projects, coordinates with project management and engineering teams, maintains project document controls, and supports junior staff. The position requires managing multiple projects and changing priorities while applying advanced Civil 3D capabilities and CAD standards. The role is based at RRC’s Round Rock headquarters and is full-time. Salary range is undisclosed.

Requirements

5–7 years of high-level experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools, with a demonstrated record of leading and delivering complex civil design projects.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting/design, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Strong knowledge of Civil 3D project organization, advanced drawing structures, CAD industry standards, and GIS tools.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple complex tasks concurrently.
Ability to personify RRC’s core values: client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and going above and beyond.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Experience in renewable energy and/or oil and gas.

Responsibilities

Transform conceptual designs into detailed, high-quality working documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools.
Oversee preliminary layouts and detailed final designs, integrating engineering notes, sketches, survey base maps, shapefiles, topographic and planimetric mapping, and Vehicle Tracking.
Prepare and execute civil construction plans for wind and solar energy projects, including site layouts, roadway alignments, profiles, cross sections, drainage designs, grading schemes, erosion control, and construction specifications.
Review drawings and project deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with project requirements and industry best practices.
Coordinate with project management and engineering teams to align efforts, manage expectations, and complete project milestones.
Implement and maintain document control systems, ensuring revisions and project information are systematically organized and accessible.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects and adapt to changing project needs and timelines.
Create a collaborative environment within multidisciplinary teams and mentor and guide junior staff.
Use advanced Civil 3D capabilities, including surface and corridor creation, pipe networks, grading tools, and Sheet Set Manager procedures.
Develop, implement, and follow advanced CAD standards and structured programs to streamline design processes and reduce design time.
Communicate technical information clearly in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical stakeholders.