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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 Engineer
Verify your degree matches the role
USCIS requires your degree field to align directly with CAD engineering duties. A mechanical or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly, but a general technology degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET occupation profile to confirm acceptable degree fields before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter CAD Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. That history signals an established H-1B sponsorship process, reducing the risk of an employer declining mid-offer.
Confirm software proficiency in your credentials
Employers filing an LCA for CAD roles specify the job duties that justify the specialty occupation classification. Document your proficiency in platform-specific tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA in your portfolio, since USCIS may scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires a degree.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
CAD engineers hired by universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated labs may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B petitions, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer holds cap-exempt status before counting on an April filing.
Request the prevailing wage tier in writing
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job's SOC code and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, so you know whether the offered salary satisfies Level I, II, or III requirements.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your CAD Engineer role ends before your H-1B expires, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer's transfer petition. Have your portfolio and credentials ready so a new sponsor can file quickly without premium processing delays eating into that window.
H-1B Visa CAD Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a CAD Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as mechanical engineering, industrial design, or engineering technology. Roles where any general degree satisfies the requirement can face RFEs. USCIS looks at whether the specific duties, not just the job title, genuinely require specialized degree-level knowledge to perform.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for CAD engineers?
Manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, architecture, and product development firms file the largest share of LCAs for CAD Engineer roles based on DOL disclosure data. Defense contractors and medical device companies also sponsor regularly due to the precision engineering requirements of their products. Browse verified H-1B sponsors for this role on Migrate Mate to find active filings filtered by industry.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new CAD Engineer role at a different company?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you haven't fallen out of status. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA covering your updated job duties and work location.
What happens if my CAD Engineer duties change significantly after my H-1B is approved?
A material change in job duties, location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition. Moving to a new worksite in a different metropolitan statistical area always triggers a new LCA. USCIS expects the approved petition to reflect what you're actually doing, so coordinate with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting a role change or worksite transfer.
How do I find CAD Engineer jobs where the employer already has H-1B sponsorship experience?
Targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings shortens the sponsorship timeline significantly because they have established legal counsel and internal processes. Migrate Mate surfaces CAD Engineer job listings from employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus your applications on companies that won't be navigating sponsorship for the first time.