[Hiring] Electrical Designer III @RRC Power and Energy

Role Description

RRC is seeking a talented Electrical Designer III – Substation P&C to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our US or Canadian office locations.

• 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
  • Panel layouts
  • Bill of materials
  • Cable schedules
  • 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)