Director of Electrical Infrastructure (Heavy Industrial) - REMOTE WORK

ORBITAL Engineering Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering Inc. is seeking a Director of Electrical Infrastructure (Heavy Industrial) for remote work in the United States.

You will lead the practice, drive growth, set technical standards, and act as senior technical authority across asset assessments, reliability programs, and projects. The role collaborates with manufacturing, power, metals, refining, petrochemical, and specialty chemical clients, mentoring engineers and overseeing major proposals and pursuits.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in heavy industrial engineering environments, preferably consulting.
• Proven success growing engineering or professional services practices with sales growth.
• Strong leadership, people management and collaborative work style.
• Proficient with MS Office and design software; familiar with document control systems.
• Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Electrical Infrastructure Practice within the Heavy Industrial Services Division.
• Develop and execute growth strategies, business plans, and revenue objectives.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for assessments, planning, engineering, and reliability initiatives.
• Develop strategic relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Oversee proposals strategy, technical approaches, and major project pursuits.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering professionals within the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relations

Project management

Communication

Staff development

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering design software

Document control systems

Job description

Director of Electrical Infrastructure (Heavy Industrial) - REMOTE WORK

Director of Electrical Infrastructure (Heavy Industrial)

Location:

Remote (U.S. based)

FLSA Classification

Job Description:

The Director of Electrical Infrastructure serves as the practice leader for the Electrical Infrastructure Practice within Orbital Engineering's Heavy Industrial Services Division. This position is responsible for the strategic growth, technical excellence, operational performance, and profitability of the practice and its associated service offerings.

The Director provides leadership across the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure services, including risk-based asset assessments, asset management and long-term capital planning, electrical reliability and resiliency programs, arc flash and power system studies, detailed engineering and design, and the integration of maintenance and testing services through Orbital's affiliate organizations. Working across the industrial markets of manufacturing, power generation, metals, refining, petrochemical, and specialty chemical, this role leads the team that delivers solutions that improve the safety, reliability, performance, and longevity of critical client electrical assets.

This is a REMOTE WORK position that will interface with teams and resources across the United States and international locations.

Essential Functions

• Lead and grow the Electrical Infrastructure Practice within the Heavy Industrial Services Division.
• Develop and execute practice growth strategies, business plans, and revenue objectives.
• Establish and maintain technical standards, methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for electrical infrastructure assessments, planning, engineering, and reliability initiatives.
• Develop strategic relationships with key clients and industry partners.
• Support strategic account management efforts and major business development pursuits.
• Lead proposal strategy, technical approach development, and major project pursuits.
• Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and service opportunities to expand practice capabilities.
• Oversee technical quality and project execution across all electrical infrastructure engagements.
• Collaborate with affiliate organizations to deliver integrated assessment, engineering, testing, maintenance, and reliability solutions.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering and technical professionals within the practice.
• Establish key performance indicators for safety, quality, client satisfaction, utilization, growth, and profitability.
• Serve as a visible industry leader through conference presentations, publications, client workshops, and thought leadership initiatives.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 15 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, and well-rounded expertise in heavy industrial engineering projects
• Demonstrated success developing and growing engineering or professional services practices, including responsibility for sales, revenue generation, profitability, and strategic market expansion.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including experience in developing employees, maintaining retention, and promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Candidate should have thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general MS Office products, design & business enterprise software and document control systems
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, safety standards, and best practices.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Travel up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Project Management Certification

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.

Location Note:

This is a remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range:

$200,000 - $250,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Bonus/Commission:

Eligible for performance-based bonuses and/or commissions

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, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:

Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

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.

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