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Role Description

Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation QA/QC Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position to provide technical support and direction for our Substation design team. The position requires engineering and design competencies in a utility or consulting environment for Electric Substation projects with voltages through 500kV.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Perform technical analyses of electrical substation systems including AC & DC schematic development, relay protection and controls, wiring design, equipment arrangements, conduit and raceway design, bus work, lighting, grounding, and other relevant project deliverables.
• Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
• Support and review electrical power calculations, lighting and grounding calculations, and prepare equipment and installation specifications.
• 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 five years’ experience in substation design.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams in the development and implementation of efficiencies.
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, with a successful record of positive interactions with clients.
• Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
• Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.

Requirements

• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain or currently a registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of SKM and/or ETAP software applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.