Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Supervisor – Physical Electrical to support its Substation Engineering group in a remote U.S.-based role. The position leads engineers and designers in developing, executing, reviewing, and delivering physical electrical substation design projects, while managing resources, clients, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Lead a small team of designers in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical substations
- Manage the execution of physical design projects of all sizes, including resource planning, risk management, and project delivery
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and manage career development for designers
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of cost estimates and schedules for physical design projects
- Allocate direct reports effectively to meet project demands
- Work closely with project managers and design managers to ensure that the portion of the project that is assigned is executed efficiently and to high standards
- Discuss any staffing needs with design managers as they arise
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to direct reports, fostering professional growth and ensuring best practices are followed
- Oversee the preparation of physical designs
- Ensure the timely resolution of design issues, providing expert troubleshooting and problem-solving support
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and coordination throughout project lifecycles
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery of services
- Assist in the preparation of proposals
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations for electrical substations
- Perform quality reviews of your direct report’s work
- Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize substation design, operation, and maintenance processes
- Stay current on industry advancements, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to maintain the company’s competitive edge
Skills
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the design of electrical substations
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to effectively organize multiple physical design assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time
- Experience managing physical design projects, including budgeting, scheduling and risk management
- Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams
- Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients
- Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings
- Proficiency with current software applications used to perform substation design work
- Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members
- PE license highly preferred
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage
- Generous paid time off program
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