Senior Substation Engineer w/PE - REMOTE WORK

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital is seeking a Sr. Substation Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and direction for an Electric Substation and Transmission Design Team. This REMOTE WORK position which 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. Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Attend Pre-bid walkdown with the client, prepare estimates, schedules and write proposals.
• Manage the workflow in projects of various size and duration using Project Management methodology.
• Lead teams of engineers and designers and assume responsibility for their success on a project.
• Function as a Project Manager on multidiscipline projects.
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Utility Electrical Substation Design Services Department Manager.
• Perform technical analyses of electrical substation systems including AD & DC schematic development, relay protection and controls, wiring design, equipment arrangements, conduit and raceway design, bus work, lighting and grounding design.
• Mentor members of the staff
• Prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents.
• Review electrical power calculations, lighting and grounding calculations, and prepare equipment and installation specifications.
• Review substation drawing packages and PE stamp final deliverables to customer.

Minimum Requirements

• BS Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 7 years of prior professional experience
• 3 years of experience with transmission and distribution voltage level projects in the specification and design of electric substation equipment, arrangements, power, protection and control systems.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states.
• Positive track record with client relationships
• A thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including CAD systems, general office products, design and business enterprise software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Working knowledge of SKM and/or ETAP analytical software or equivalent

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance. 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. SUB00001619