Remote Senior Structural Engineer: Substation Design Lead

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Maternity & bonding leave

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead substation design efforts, provide technical direction, and mentor a growing team. This remote, nationwide role emphasizes automation and high-quality deliverables for clients across the United States.

The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, strong communication, and a track record in engineering delivery. A PE or SE license is strongly preferred, and experience in the electric utility sector is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE or SE license preferred.
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry or foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation structural design activities, including foundations, steel, layouts, plans, sections and BOMs.
• Act as project lead or independent reviewer for assigned projects.
• Provide technical support to clients and assist business development as a technical resource.
• Lead and mentor engineers and designers to achieve project goals.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and manage project planning and execution.
• Develop and improve department standards, calculation templates and design criteria.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Team mentoring

Design delivery

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE/SE license preferred

Tools

FEA/FEM software

Hilti PROFIS

Mathcad

3D modeling platforms

Engineering automation scripting

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to lead substation design efforts, provide technical direction, and mentor a growing team. This remote, nationwide role emphasizes automation and high-quality deliverables for clients across the United States.

The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, strong communication, and a track record in engineering delivery. A PE or SE license is strongly preferred, and experience in the electric utility sector is valued.