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Role Description

Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to provide technical support and direction for our Substation Design Team. This REMOTE WORK position requires demonstrated leadership, engineering, and design competency in a utility or consulting environment for Electric Substation Projects with voltages up to 500 kV. The position requires excellent communication, leadership, and client relation skills.

Responsible for technical leadership and oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating electrical protection & control and/or physical design deliverables.
• Preparing, providing guidance, or assisting in preparing and developing engineering deliverables for electric substation projects.
• Providing leadership and mentorship to other team members.
• Contributing to the technical development of the group and the quality of our deliverables.
• Serving as project lead or independent reviewer for assigned projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Utilizing understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Acting as project lead or independent reviewer for projects assigned.
• Providing technical support for clients and supporting regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
• Leading and mentoring teams of engineers and designers and assuming responsibility for their success on projects.
• Supporting creation of proposals and scope development.
• Working in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Participating in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Leading in the execution of engineering activities.
• Physical substation design including equipment layouts, plans, sections, details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, cable routing, AC/DC power systems, and bills of material.
• Calculating for studies and reports and preparing equipment and installation specifications.
• Coordinating design activities with other disciplines and groups.
• Developing and improving processes, tools, and technology within the organization.
• Providing leadership, training, and mentoring to other engineers and team members.
• Regularly meeting and corresponding with clients or external partners.
• Performing quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Conducting field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed.
• Supporting business development and marketing initiatives.
• Other assignments may include relay setting development, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
• Working with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience (Master’s degree may be considered as portion of total experience).
• Senior Engineer I: 7+ years related experience.
• Senior Engineer II: 10+ years related experience.
• Senior Engineer III: 15+ years related experience & PE Required.
• Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple complex assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams.
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients.
• Ability to lead staff, delegate assignments, and drive positive results.
• Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
• Proficient with current software applications used to perform substation design work.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.

Requirements

• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Company Description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.