Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a remote position within the Utility Services team. This role will be responsible for relay protection and control engineering, including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV, along with providing technical support and guidance for engineering deliverables.
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 and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects
- Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
- Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects
- Lead in the execution of engineering activities
- Protection and Control design including panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring design
- 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
Skills
- 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 up to 1 year experience)
- Engineer I 0+ years related experience
- Engineer II 1+ years related experience
- Engineer III 3+ years related experience
- Engineer IV 5+ years related experience
- 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
- 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
- Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain P.E. registration strongly preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage
- A 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.