Electrical Designer – Substation P&C

RRC

. Prepare detailed protection and control (P&C) substation design packages, including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, cable schedules, and interconnection diagrams .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United States, CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation protection and control (P&C) design, including proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation for creating detailed design packages. Strong understanding of utility design standards and industrial communication protocols is essential for effective collaboration and compliance.

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Substation Protection And Control (P&C) DesignAutoCAD ProficiencyMicroStation ProficiencyIndustrial Communication ProtocolsUtility Design Standards

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Hard Skills

Protection And Control Wiring DiagramsSingle-Line DiagramsThree-Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsPanel LayoutsBills Of MaterialsCable SchedulesInterconnection DiagramsSCADA Drawings

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedSelf-MotivatedAbility To Work In A Multidisciplinary Environment

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringEPCRenewable Energy ProjectsIEEE StandardsIEC StandardsCSA StandardsNESC StandardsModbusDNP3.0Networking Devices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare detailed protection and control (P&C) substation design packages, including single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, cable schedules, and 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

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)