Senior Electrical Designer (Remote)

About the role

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support our Midwest Region. This is a fully remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Perform field surveys at existing client sites.
• Assist Industrial Engineers and direct less experienced Designers in the physical design, drafting, and development of electrical installation drawings.
• Create physical layouts, equipment arrangement drawings including cable tabulations, cable tray drawings, grounding, lighting and associated documents.
• Detail electrical design drawings.
• Perform quality control checks of electrical design drawings.
• Manage and schedule an electrical design and drafting team.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate degree in Engineering or Design is preferred.
• Ten (10+) years of professional experience in electrical discipline for industrial clients.
• Design and drafting experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation products.
• A thorough understanding of and aptitude for current computer software, including CAD systems, point cloud software, and general Office Products.
• A working knowledge of the NEC and industry standards.
• Interpersonal skills, mathematical competency, computer proficiency, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation proficiency, and 3D experience are preferred.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and reasoning abilities to solve practical problems.

Benefits

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.