Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Job Title: Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer

About the Role

Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position within the Utility Services team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of substation engineering experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provides technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor.
• Works in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Participates in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Supports pre-bid walkdowns with clients and prepares proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Prepares design packages of electrical substation systems including single lines, AC & DC schematic, wiring diagrams, AC and DC station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA points lists and other relevant project deliverables.
• Performs standard substation calculations such as battery calculations, voltage drop, CT saturation and cable sizing calculations.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in protection and control design.
• Multiple levels of Sr. Engineer roles are possible depending on candidate experience:
• Senior Engineer I: 5-10 years' experience
• Senior Engineer II: 7-12 years' experience
• Senior Engineer III: 10-14 years' experience
• Senior Engineer IV: 15+ years' experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
• Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects with voltages up to 500kV is required.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar.
• Capable of managing junior employees project tasks.
• Willing to stamp projects where they are in responsible charge.

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. At Orbital, our power is our people. 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.