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Role Description

Orbital is seeking a Substation Civil / Structural Engineering Supervisor 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 civil and structural engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small equipment upgrades to large projects in transmission and distribution substations. This position provides leadership and mentorship to other team members and contributes to the technical development of the group as well as the quality of our deliverables. May serve as project lead or independent reviewer for projects assigned.

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of team personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget while accomplishing the goals and objectives of the projects.
• Directs and/or provides technical leadership to team for engineering design and construction functions within assigned projects.
• Utilizes thorough understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to manage team through engineering designs.
• Manages team productivity and ensures projects are closed out and invoiced accordingly.
• Supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and extended relationship development to grow Orbital business.
• Schedules work according to contractual agreements and assigns team personnel to appropriately meet agreement terms.
• Responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Regularly interfaces directly with clients or contractors to ensure department projects are executed in alignment with scope.
• Communicates potential strategic initiatives or team risks to internal management team.
• Regularly works with internal stakeholders to ensure team has necessary resources to remain productive and effective.
• Provides personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action.
• Completes quality assurance practices on team deliverables to ensure highest quality product possible.
• Conducts performance evaluations for department team members.
• Substation Civil/Structural Design including site development, foundations, structural steel, equipment layouts, plans, sections, details, and bills of material.
• Acts as project lead or independent reviewer for projects assigned.
• Provides technical support for clients and supports regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
• Leads and mentors teams of engineers and designers and assumes responsibility for their success on projects.
• Works in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Participates in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Leads in the execution of engineering activities.
• Calculates for studies and reports and prepares equipment and installation specifications.
• Coordinates design activities with other disciplines and groups.
• Develops and improves processes, tools, and technology within the organization.
• Provides leadership, training, and mentoring to other engineers and team members.
• Regularly meets and corresponds with clients or external partners.
• Performs quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
• Conducts field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed.
• Supports business development and marketing initiatives.
• Other duties may include 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
• Works with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 765kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer license.
• Proficiency with relevant codes and standards.
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and/or foundation design.
• Working knowledge of STAAD or RISA analytical software or equivalent.
• Experience in the Electric Utilities, Power Generation, Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries or Petrochemical industries is preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing.

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.