Remote Lead Distribution Engineer: Design & Leadership

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 118,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Maternity leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer for a remote work role or hybrid position to support our Utility Services Department. Strong preference for applicants with a PE license.

You will lead design teams on overhead and underground distribution projects, develop construction packages, ensure QA/QC, and collaborate with clients across the U.S., with occasional travel to client sites as needed. Remote/work-from-home flexibility available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; Electrical engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of distribution design and/or project management experience.
• PE license preferred; EIT/FE acceptable.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand distribution systems.
• Experience with pole loading and distribution design software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams of 2–10 engineers on overhead and underground projects.
• Provide guidance, set priorities, and review performance within budget.
• Ensure safety compliance with company and site policies.
• Develop distribution construction packages and perform QA/QC reviews.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, and execution schedules.
• Collaborate with clients, travel as needed, and support business development.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Project management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

QA/QC expertise

Field data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PE license (preferred)

EIT/FE exam (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

SPANS

NJUNS

IkeGPS

MS Office

Pole loading software

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer for a remote work role or hybrid position to support our Utility Services Department. Strong preference for applicants with a PE license.

You will lead design teams on overhead and underground distribution projects, develop construction packages, ensure QA/QC, and collaborate with clients across the U.S., with occasional travel to client sites as needed. Remote/work-from-home flexibility available.