Electrical Designer - Substation P&C

Paycom - ATS; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RRC seeks an Electrical Designer - Substation P&C to join our energy projects team. Remote work is available with potential office collaboration in Round Rock, Denver, Toronto, or Calgary.

The role focuses on developing detailed protection and control layouts for substations and coordinating with project teams. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of P&C design experience, with strong CAD skills (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and knowledge of IEEE/IEC standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed protection and control (P&C) substation design packages including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Develop and update substation SCADA and communication drawings (RTU, relay I/O, control wiring).
• Coordinate and review drawings with engineers, drafters, and project managers to ensure quality and compliance.
• Incorporate client and utility standards while adhering to 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 and documentation control.

Skills

Substation protection

CAD skills

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

XREF management

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Remote - RRC Power and Energy - Round Rock, TX 78664, Position Type: Full Time, RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Designer - Substation P&C to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from 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.

RRC CORE VALUES

Must understand and personify RRC’s core values:

• Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations
• Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
• Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• 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

BENEFITS

RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business.

RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
• RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)

RRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RRC Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources or the recruitment contact listed in this posting.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.