Job Description
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 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.