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Role Description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support our Midwest Region. This is a fully remote opportunity. Preference is for candidates to live local to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Missouri; however, we are open to candidates in other regions.

The nature of the position involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support our industrial clients’ needs. A successful candidate will excel in a team environment, is highly self-motivated, and is skilled in coordinating with other disciplines to ensure overall design accuracy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys at existing client sites.
• Assist Industrial Engineers and direct less experienced Designers in the physical design, drafting, and development of electrical installation drawings.
• Create physical layouts, equipment arrangement drawings including cable tabulations, cable tray drawings, grounding, lighting and associated documents.
• Detail electrical design drawings.
• Perform quality control checks of electrical design drawings.
• Manage and schedule an electrical design and drafting team.

Qualifications

• Ten (10+) years of professional experience in electrical discipline for industrial clients.
• Design and drafting experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation products.
• Thorough understanding of and aptitude for current computer software, including CAD systems, point cloud software, and general Office Products.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and industry standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in Engineering or Design, preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Mathematical competency
• Computer proficiency
• AutoCAD and/or Microstation proficiency
• 3D experience is preferred
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects

Physical Demands

• Regularly sit, walk, stand, bend, climb ladders, and use arms & hands.
• Good sight, including color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

• Use of filtering/purifying respiratory protection may be required in some situations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Benefits

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

Company Description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.