Distribution Engineer - Greater Kansas City Area

About the role

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Engineer for a REMOTE WORK role to support electric utility projects in the Greater Kansas City area. This position allows the candidate to work remotely, but they must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Kansas City area in order to support local projects.

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 in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Qualifications

• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Kansas City area
• 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, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
• Successful completion of the Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam from a state licensing board preferred
• Have or willing to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables preferred
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required

Pay

Salary Range $71,000-134,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Schedule

This is a hybrid or remote position.