Electrical Designer – Substation P&C

RRC

. Prepare detailed protection and control (P&C) substation design packages, including protection and control 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 Protection and Control (P&C) substation design, including the preparation of detailed design packages and adherence to industry standards. Proficient in CAD software and industrial communication protocols, with strong organizational and communication skills to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control DesignAutoCAD ProficiencySubstation SCADA DevelopmentIndustrial 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 DiagramsXREF Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringSubstation DesignEPCRenewable Energy ProjectsIEEE StandardsIEC StandardsCSA StandardsNESC Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare detailed protection and control (P&C) substation design packages, including protection and control 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)