P&C Designer II
ROI Agency · Houston, TX ·
- Work mode
- Onsite
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 4+ years
A protection & control (P&C) designer with 4+ years of electrical design experience creates three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and point-to-point wiring drawings for medium- and high-voltage power infrastructure, guides drafters, and specifies materials — using AutoCAD or MicroStation at an electrical power services firm in Houston.
About the Company
Our client is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm delivering end‑to‑end solutions across utility, renewable energy, battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other critical infrastructure markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the company leverages deep subject‑matter expertise and an engineering‑led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure for clients locally, nationally, and internationally.
Position Overview
The P&C Designer II supports protection and control (P&C) design activities with a minimum of four years of electrical system design experience, including electrical substations. This role provides technical and administrative supervision, coordinates drafting activities, and contributes to the development of high‑quality electrical design packages with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply established P&C design principles and techniques to assigned tasks.
- Provide guidance and direction to drafting personnel.
- Develop three‑line diagrams and detailed AC/DC schematic diagrams, including current circuits, potential circuits, protective relaying, control systems, and alarm systems.
- Produce point‑to‑point wiring diagrams, terminal block layouts, and equipment wiring diagrams.
- Calculate, quantify, specify, and verify material quality.
- Adapt standard designs to meet project‑specific requirements.
- Apply common industry practices and design standards.
- Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Report progress and issues to the team supervisor.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Two‑year associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4 years of electrical system design experience.
- Electrical substation experience required
- Ability to respond to ad hoc tasks and shifting priorities.
- Basic understanding of power system protection and control systems.
- Strong mechanical design capabilities.
- Ability to apply standard design practices and evaluate constructability.
- Understanding of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of both is a plus.
- Knowledge of industry‑standard drafting practices.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Clear, effective written and verbal communication.
- Creative problem‑solving mindset.
- Solid work ethic and reliability.
- Collaborative approach to project execution.
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:
- Two medical plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
- Company‑paid basic life insurance for employees and dependents
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- A supportive, high‑performance work environment where employees feel valued and empowered
Requirements
- Two‑year associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 4 years of electrical system design experience.
- Electrical substation experience required
- Ability to respond to ad hoc tasks and shifting priorities.
- Basic understanding of power system protection and control systems.
- Strong mechanical design capabilities.
- Ability to apply standard design practices and evaluate constructability.
- Understanding of field concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of both is a plus.
- Knowledge of industry‑standard drafting practices.