Remote Substation Designer – Renewables & Power Systems

RRC Power and Energy; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Bonus eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP matching (Canada) / 401k matching

Job summary

RRC Power and Energy is seeking a Substation Designer (Physical) P&C to help advance energy projects across the U.S. and Canada.

This role supports both remote work and office-based work across North America, leveraging AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related tools to deliver complex switchyard, protection, and renewable energy designs. The position requires 5+ years in electrical drafting/design, strong CAD skills, and the ability to work across disciplines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of diploma or bachelors degree in drafting / electrical design.
• 5+ years related experience in AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, and/or AutoCAD Map3D in power delivery (transmission and distribution systems for utilities or industrial), renewable energy, or power generation.
• Strong CAD skills with experience utilizing layers, blocks, XREFs, coordinate systems, annotations, and dimensioning while abiding by company and industry drafting standards.
• Must be authorized for full-time work in Canada
• Ability to work on multi-discipline projects
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent computer skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook with advanced MS Office skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and make recommendations
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment
• Self-motivated and work with minimal guidance
• 3D Modeling experience a plus
• Experience with PVcase, PVCAD a plus
• Knowledge of renewable energy industry relating to utility scale wind and solar projects, such as MV power systems and AC/DC distribution system a plus
• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems a plus
• Understanding of applicable industry codes and standards including the ANSI/IEEE, NESC, NEC, CSA a plus
• Manufacturer experience of power transformer, circuit breaker, AIS/GIS switchgear, AC/DC inverter, etc. a plus

Responsibilities

• Complete substation (Air & GIS) switchyard design packages encompassing operating single line diagrams, layouts, sections, bus calculation/selections, ground grid, cable tray/trench/duct bank, lighting, lightning protection, prefabricated control building layouts, AC/DC station service supply, voltage drop, conduit/cable tray fill, bill of materials, etc.
• Complete substation protection and control design packages including single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, etc.
• Complete renewable energy collector system design packages such as medium voltage systems with switchgear, transformers, AC/DC inverters and power cables, AC/DC distribution systems, PV plants, battery energy storage systems, and wind turbines for both wind and solar projects
• Interface with internal and external team members including electrical engineers, electrical designers, drafters, project managers, and take ownership of the project to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Support development of standards, optimizations, and processes and provide execution plans with strong follow-through

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in drafting/electrical design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil3D

AutoCAD Map3D

PVcase

PVCAD

Job description

RRC Power and Energy is seeking a Substation Designer (Physical) P&C to help advance energy projects across the U.S. and Canada.

This role supports both remote work and office-based work across North America, leveraging AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related tools to deliver complex switchyard, protection, and renewable energy designs. The position requires 5+ years in electrical drafting/design, strong CAD skills, and the ability to work across disciplines with minimal supervision.