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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design for utility-scale BESS projects, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D for creating detailed 2-D and 3-D designs while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyElectrical Engineering DesignBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) KnowledgeTechnical Communication SkillsGeographic Information Systems (GIS) Understanding

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering DesignAutoCAD Civil 3D2-D and 3-D DesignSite Plans CreationSingle Line DiagramsCable SchedulesEquipment Elevation DrawingsLow to Medium Voltage SystemsTechnical Literature ComprehensionCivil Design Grading

Soft Skills

Collaborative CommunicationTechnical WritingSpatial AwarenessClient Relationship ManagementEthical Standards

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicrosoft TeamsOutlookGIS Software

Industry Keywords

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Renewable Energy SystemsUtility-Scale ProjectsEngineering StandardsConstruction 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 3D
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 and geolocated electrical base files in AutoCAD C3D
Coordinate work with internal and external multidisciplinary groups and reference their work
Ensure project drawings comply with RRC standards, industry regulations, codes, and best practices
Review equipment specification sheets and determine BESS electrical system requirements
Improve the quality and aesthetics of BESS team deliverables, standards, best practices, SOPs, and documentation
Participate in project meetings and provide 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 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 of civil design grading, roads and drainage, structural steel and concrete design, installation of PVC electrical conduit, and related construction practices 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 (US)
RRSP matching (Canada)
Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits