CAD Designer - BESS

RRC is seeking a talented CAD Designer - BESS to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock Texas office. 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

• Collaborate with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to create precise electrical engineering designs for utility-scale BESS projects.
• Create detailed designs in 2-D and 3-D using primarily AutoCAD Civil 3-D software and prepare drawings per project specifications & client requirements.
• Create site plans, single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment elevation drawings for BESS electrical drawing packages.
• Work in AutoCAD C3D to create site model layouts by creating geolocated electrical base files, while ensuring coordination with internal and external multidisciplinary groups, referencing each other’s work.
• Ensure that all project drawings adhere to RRC internal standards, relevant industry regulations, codes and best practices.
• Ability to review and understand equipment specification sheets and determine requirements for BESS electrical systems.
• Participate in efforts to improve quality and aesthetics of BESS team final products by participating in electrical team and multi-disciplinary efforts to improve and advance department and RRC standards, best-practices, SOP’s, and other documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress reports to managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the organization and in nurturing relationships with clients.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or similar engineering technology, or related degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4+ years of engineering design with the use of AutoCAD C3D, or other relevant experience.
• Physical design experience required, excellent special awareness and ability to visualize 3-D reality while designing often in 2-D space.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD required, preferred experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and proficient understanding and use of geographic systems and/or GIS software.
• Knowledge of low to medium voltage electrical power systems required.
• Must possess strong technical verbal communication and technical writing skills. Assists with design development by effectively communicating with internal engineers and external clients as it pertains to specific design related aspects. Communicate effectively in collaborative online meetings and communications using Microsoft Teams and Outlook for e-mail.
• Must be able to read and understand technical literature and specification sheets, determine valuable information required to complete complex design.
• Must be able to read and understand engineering plans, dimensioned drawings, single line diagrams and other types of engineering details.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

• Knowledge of PV (Solar), wind power, and any renewable energy electrical systems at any scale is a plus.

• Knowledge and understanding of civil design grading, roads and drainage, structural steel and concrete design, installation of PVC electrical conduit, and other construction practices related to the electrical field is also a plus.

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
• Bonus eligibility
• 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.

Visit our website www.RRCcompanies.com for more information.

No recruiters or staffing firms please.

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.