CAD Designer – BESS

RRC

CAD Designer creating engineering designs for utility-scale BESS projects. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality electrical and civil drawings using AutoCAD.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRound Rock • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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

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AutoCAD Civil 3DElectrical Engineering DesignBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Technical Communication SkillsGeographic Information Systems (GIS)

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Hard Skills

Electrical Design2-D and 3-D DesignSite PlansSingle Line DiagramsCable SchedulesEquipment Elevation DrawingsTechnical Literature ComprehensionDimensioned Drawings ReadingSpecification Sheets AnalysisLow to Medium Voltage Systems Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationEffective CommunicationProgress ReportingEthical StandardsProfessional Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADAutoCAD Civil 3DMicrosoft TeamsOutlook

Industry Keywords

Utility-Scale ProjectsRRC StandardsBest PracticesSOPsEngineering Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to create precise electrical engineering designs for utility-scale BESS projects.
Create detailed designs in 2-D and 3-D using primarily AutoCAD Civil 3-D software and prepare drawings per project specifications & client requirements.
Create site plans, single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment elevation drawings for BESS electrical drawing packages.
Work in AutoCAD C3D to create site model layouts by creating geolocated electrical base files, while ensuring coordination with internal and external multidisciplinary groups, referencing each other’s work.
Ensure that all project drawings adhere to RRC internal standards, relevant industry regulations, codes and best practices.
Ability to review and understand equipment specification sheets and determine requirements for BESS electrical systems.
Participate in efforts to improve quality and aesthetics of BESS team final products by participating in electrical team and multi-disciplinary efforts to improve and advance department and RRC standards, best-practices, SOP’s, and other documentation.
Participate in project meetings and provide regular progress reports to managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Maintains high ethical and professional standards within the organization and in nurturing relationships with clients.
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 special 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, and proficient understanding and use of geographic systems and/or GIS software.
Knowledge of low to medium voltage electrical power systems required.
Must possess strong technical verbal communication and technical writing skills.
Assists with design development by effectively communicating with internal engineers and external clients as it pertains to specific design related aspects.
Communicate effectively in collaborative online meetings and communications using Microsoft Teams and Outlook for e-mail.
Must be able to read and understand technical literature and specification sheets, determine valuable information required to complete complex design.
Must be able to read and understand engineering plans, dimensioned drawings, single line diagrams and other types of engineering details.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k matching
Bonus eligibility
Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
RRSP matching (Canada), 401k matching (US)