CAD Designer – BESS

RRC

. Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to create precise electrical engineering designs for utility-scale BESS projects .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering Design, particularly for Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D for precise 2-D and 3-D designs. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to industry regulations and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Electrical Engineering4+ Years Of Engineering Design ExperienceProficiency In AutoCAD Civil 3DKnowledge Of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Strong Technical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering Design2-D And 3-D DesignAutoCAD Civil 3DGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Low To Medium Voltage Electrical Power SystemsReading Engineering PlansCreating Single Line DiagramsCreating Site PlansCreating Equipment Elevation DrawingsUnderstanding Technical Literature

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationTechnical WritingClient Relationship ManagementSpatial Awareness

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft TeamsOutlook

Industry Keywords

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Renewable Energy Electrical SystemsCivil Design GradingStructural Steel DesignConstruction Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal and external multidisciplinary teams to create precise electrical engineering designs for utility-scale BESS projects
Create detailed 2-D and 3-D designs primarily using AutoCAD Civil 3-D and prepare drawings according to project specifications and client requirements
Create site plans, single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment elevation drawings for BESS electrical drawing packages
Create site model layouts in AutoCAD C3D using geolocated electrical base files and coordinate with multidisciplinary groups
Ensure project drawings adhere to RRC internal standards, industry regulations, codes, and best practices
Review equipment specification sheets and determine requirements for BESS electrical systems
Participate in efforts to improve the quality and aesthetics of BESS team products, department standards, best practices, SOPs, and documentation
Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress reports to managers, engineers, clients, and stakeholders
Maintain high ethical and professional standards and nurture client relationships
Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 spatial 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
Proficient understanding and use of geographic systems and/or GIS software
Knowledge of low to medium voltage electrical power systems required
Strong technical verbal communication and technical writing skills
Ability to communicate effectively in collaborative online meetings and communications using Microsoft Teams and Outlook for e-mail
Ability to read and understand technical literature and specification sheets
Ability to read and understand engineering plans, dimensioned drawings, single line diagrams, and other types of engineering details
Knowledge of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) preferred
Knowledge of PV (Solar), wind power, and renewable energy electrical systems 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 a plus
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)