[Hiring] Electrical Designer @RRC Power and Energy

Role Description

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.

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

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
• 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

• 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)