Senior Electrical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in a remote, U.S.-based role. This position provides technical leadership for industrial electrical engineering projects supporting clients in the steel, power generation, refining, midstream oil & gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing markets. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, lead engineer, and client-facing representative responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design efforts for capital and maintenance projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Power distribution designs
  • Equipment layouts
  • Cable and conduit schedules
  • Cable tray and conduit routing plans
  • Grounding and lightning protection systems
  • Interconnecting wiring diagrams
  • Technical specifications and scopes of work
• Perform and review engineering calculations for:
  • Load flow analysis
  • Short-circuit studies
  • Protective device coordination
  • Arc flash analysis
  • Motor starting analysis
• Develop equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and equipment recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings, site walkdowns, startup activities, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with mechanical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation teams.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and engineering estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Support business development initiatives by serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 20+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
  • Substations and switchgear
  • Protective relaying systems
  • Motor control centers (MCCs)
  • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
  • Emergency and standby power systems
  • Industrial grounding systems
• Experience with electrical power system modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written communication, technical report writing, and client interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading project teams and coordinating multiple concurrent assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience managing engineering scope, budget, and schedule.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards, including acceptance testing, maintenance testing, commissioning, and condition assessment of electrical equipment in accordance with current industry practices.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70B, including principles of electrical equipment maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance strategies, condition-based maintenance programs, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret testing results, identify equipment deficiencies, develop corrective action recommendations, and support reliability improvement initiatives.
• Multi-state engineering licensure.

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000–200,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
• Generous paid time off program.

About Orbital

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