Associate Distribution Engineer - Open to Recent Engineering Graduates - Pennsylvania

About the role

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Associate Distribution Engineer for a REMOTE WORK role for our Utility Services team to support projects in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and pole replacements as part of an infrastructure improvement program
• Aid with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Work with Designers and Engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives
• Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design)
• Regularly utilize Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicate with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Work from home and an office setting, as required and agreeable to conducting field duties such as equipment walk downs and data acquisition
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably Electrical
• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, & utility standards
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, with the ability to learn distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Basic knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
• Experience in construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required and agreeable to conducting field duties such as equipment walk downs and data acquisition