Lead Distribution Engineer with PE License - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Hammond (IL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license to lead distribution design projects. This remote position entails overseeing a team, ensuring safety compliance, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least five years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in design software are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience in distribution design and/or project management.
• Strong knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for overhead and underground distribution projects.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of designs and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Design Engineering

Electric Utility Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

GIS Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Distribution Engineer with PE License - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering has been driven by the core purpose of creating, improving, and sustaining industry and infrastructure for more than 50 years. We are looking for a Lead Distribution Engineer to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Our Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs, Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge programs.

This position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The successful candidate will have a Professional Engineer (PE) license and experience in distribution design and/or project management.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead design teams to execute overhead and underground distribution projects
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the team
• Advocate for safety within the group and ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
• Provide senior-level engineering, designing, and specification preparing guidance and evaluation on projects
• Develop standards and guidelines in accordance with Orbital quality and standards
• Review and conduct employee performance appraisals
• Create training opportunities for the department
• Assist in prioritizing and implementing projects
• Work closely with local and regional leadership to develop new clients and build relationships with existing clients
• Support business development efforts with new clients
• Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages
• Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects
• Assist with distribution line design
• Work with designers and engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards and other applicable guidelines

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of related professional experience in distribution design and/or project management
• Strong knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Proven leadership in developing and implementing vision
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project status
• Computer proficiency, including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
• Experience in pole loading or other construction modeling software
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software
• Familiarity with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. We seek diversity among our employees and offer a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package.