Remote Joint-Use Design Lead

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Maternity and bonding leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Joint Use Design Supervisor for a REMOTE WORK position in the United States. The role focuses on Joint Use and Electrical Distribution Design, supporting pole attachment processes, make-ready work, and DSIC programs.

You will lead a team, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and interface with clients and stakeholders to develop proposals, schedules, and resource plans. Remote work with travel as needed, exempt status, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent with 3+ years in utility design or project management.
• 0–2 years supervisory experience; able to lead teams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution assets and construction.
• Experience managing multiple projects with budgets/schedules.
• Ability to negotiate and develop client relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and coordinates team activities to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Provides technical leadership for engineering design and construction functions.
• Applies NESC standards and client guidelines to manage pole attachments and joint-use design.
• Manages productivity and ensures projects are closed out and invoiced.
• Supports leadership with client onboarding, negotiations, and relationship development.
• Allocates work per contracts and assigns staff to meet timelines.
• Develops customer proposals including scope, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Interfaces with clients or contractors to align projects with scope.
• Communicates risks and initiatives to management.
• Ensures resources for productivity; provides training and evaluations.
• Conducts QA on deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Budget management

Client relationship development

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

Spida Calc

O-Calc

Pole Foreman

Katapult

AutoCAD

SPANS

NJUNS

IkeGPS

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Joint Use Design Supervisor for a REMOTE WORK position in the United States. The role focuses on Joint Use and Electrical Distribution Design, supporting pole attachment processes, make-ready work, and DSIC programs.

You will lead a team, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and interface with clients and stakeholders to develop proposals, schedules, and resource plans. Remote work with travel as needed, exempt status, and competitive benefits.