Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator - REMOTE WORK

About the role

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator to support transmission line projects in a REMOTE WORK role. The role will focus on supporting transmission line engineering and construction projects such as work request closeouts, data entry, and other administrative duties as needed. This position will directly support projects within the Department’s transmission engineering design projects.

• Supports GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Update work packages, close out work requests, perform data entry, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Ability to analyze field collected data to accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation.
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design.
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team.
• Frequently communicates with Clients.
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted.
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner.
• Endures frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain.
• As needed, 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 10 years of experience in transmission line design.
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project.
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses.
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software.
• Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance.
• Able to pass a fit for duty test.
• Able to work in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics.
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables.
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications.