Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Designer to support their Substation Engineering & Design team in a remote role. The primary responsibilities include creating electrical protection and control design deliverables for substation projects of varying sizes and complexities across the US.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs
- Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager
- Work in a project team environment with other engineers, designers, and drafters involved in detailed electrical design of utility substation projects
- Support teams of designers and drafters and assume responsibility for their success on projects
- Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects
- Develop substation drawings with input from engineers, other drawings, scope documents, with high accuracy in quality
- Modify or develop various substation protection and control drawings
- Mentor team of designers
- Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents
- Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review
- Perform quality reviews and peer checks as assigned
- Train, develop and mentor less-experienced design team members
- Perform other substation design related assignments as needed
- Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates
Skills
- High School Diploma
- Designer I 1+ years related experience
- Designer II 5+ years related experience
- Senior Designer I 7+ years related experience
- Senior Designer II 10+ years related experience
- Drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
- Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards
- Knowledge of drafting standards, techniques and procedures
- Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Ability to create and/or modify drawings from markups with a high level of attention to detail
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and 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
Company Overview
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://orbitalengr.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Orbital Engineering, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.