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CAD Designer roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related field. Employers in manufacturing, architecture, and product development regularly file LCAs for these roles. Use Migrate Mate to find CAD Designer jobs at companies with active H-1B visa filing history.
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INTRODUCTION
RRC is seeking a talented CAD Designer - BESS to help us build the future of U.S. energy production from our Austin/Round Rock Texas office. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.
RRC CORE VALUES
Must understand and personify RRC’s core values:
- Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations
- Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members
- Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- 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, 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of utility scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Knowledge of PV (Solar), wind power, and any renewable energy electrical systems at any scale 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 also a plus.
BENEFITS
RRC is committed to investing in talented employees because we recognize that healthy, happy employees provide the best path to sustaining a successful business. RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:
- 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)
RRC thanks you for your interest in joining RRC. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No recruiters or staffing firms please.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
RRC Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and assessment process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources or the recruitment contact listed in this posting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a CAD Designer
Verify your degree maps to the role
H-1B approval depends on your degree aligning specifically with CAD design work. A degree in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or drafting technology satisfies specialty occupation requirements. General business or unrelated STEM degrees can trigger RFEs.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Run your SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating so you know the floor before the offer lands.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B sponsoring employers must be enrolled in E-Verify. Filter your search to companies already enrolled, since non-enrolled employers can't legally sponsor you and won't have the infrastructure to file quickly after an offer.
Search LCA filings for CAD-specific job titles
Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have filed LCAs for CAD Designer, CAD Technician, or Drafting Engineer roles. This filters out companies that sponsor only software or finance roles and rarely hire for design and manufacturing positions.
Document your software certifications before filing
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for CAD roles. Certifications in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Revit strengthen your petition by demonstrating field-specific technical expertise your employer can reference in their support letter.
File before the April 1 cap-subject deadline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions must be submitted for the October 1 start date, with registration opening in March. If your employer misses the lottery window, your earliest cap-subject start date shifts a full year, so confirm your employer's filing timeline well in advance.
H-1B Visa CAD Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAD Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, industrial design, or drafting technology. The job description must reflect that the degree is a genuine requirement, not a preference. Roles where any degree is acceptable regardless of field are more likely to receive an RFE from USCIS.
Which industries hire CAD Designers on H-1B sponsorship most frequently?
Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, civil engineering, and architecture firms account for the bulk of LCA filings for CAD-related roles. Product development companies and defense contractors also file regularly. You can browse employers in these sectors who have active H-1B filing history for design and drafting roles directly on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new CAD Designer role at a different employer?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA certifying the prevailing wage for your new location and job title before submitting the I-129.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply specifically to CAD Designer positions?
CAD Designer roles are typically classified under SOC codes for drafters or mechanical engineering technologists. The DOL assigns four wage levels based on experience and complexity. Your employer's LCA must meet the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and metropolitan area. Use OFLC Wage Search with your job's SOC code and work location to verify the floor before your employer files.
What happens to my H-1B status if my CAD Designer role is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. During this window you're not authorized to work but remain in a valid period of authorized stay. Filing an H-1B transfer petition before the 60 days expire restarts your work authorization with the new employer.