Substation Designer

RRC is seeking a talented Substation Designer help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from remote work locations in the US and Canada. 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.

Must understand & personify RRCs Core Beliefs

• Client Satisfaction Understands the goal of always exceeding our clients expectation.
• 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 - Ability to take ownership work independently prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Above and Beyond - Versatility flexibility ability to anticipate the needs of the company take the initiative and a willingness to go out of your way to assist others.
  

Essential Technical Responsibilities

Perform multiple possible CAD design duties listed as follow:

• Complete detailed high voltage 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 detailed high voltage substations (Air & GIS) protection and control design packages encompassing P&C single line diagrams three-line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams panel layouts etc.
• Complete detailed renewable energy collector system design packages encompassing 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
  

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
  

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
• RRSP matching
• Bonus eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  

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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.