Job Title:
Senior Substation Physical Engineer
Location:
Remote (U.S. based)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to provide technical
support and direction for our Substation 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. Candidates with a PE are preferred. 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.
Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small equipment
upgrades to large projects in transmission and distribution substations. The
candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing
the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects. 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.
Essential Functions
Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard
work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to
complete engineering designs.
Act as project lead or independent reviewer for projects assigned.
Provide technical support for clients and support regional business
development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the
Department Manager.
Lead and mentor teams of engineers and designers and assume responsibility
for their success on projects.
Support creation of proposals and scope development.
Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers
involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility
substation projects.
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project
execution.
Lead 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.
Calculations for studies and reports and preparation of equipment and
installation specifications.
Coordination of design activities with other disciplines and groups.
Develop and improve processes, tools and technology within the organization.
Provide leadership, training and mentoring to other engineers and team
members.
Regularly meet and correspond with clients or external partners.
Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
Conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews,
construction support, and other site meetings as needed.
Support business development and marketing initiatives.
Other assignments may include relay setting development, 3D modeling/design,
or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide
project updates.
Other Duties
Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities
that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any
time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from 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.
The successful candidate must have 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
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
Location Note:
This is a remote or hybrid position. Compensation is based on market data and
internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.
Salary Range:
$97,000-192,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)
Benefits:
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive
salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package
designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our
benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a
401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also
provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability
coverage, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and a generous paid time off
program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both
professionally and personally.
About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions
Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project
execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities.
Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams
provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry
best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly
remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that
team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do
not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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