Senior Electrical Engineer (Remote)

ZipRecruiter; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm, seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Heavy Industrial team. This fully remote role involves project leadership, technical support, and applying engineering expertise to complex power-related projects. Successful candidates will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Career advancement opportunities

Prescription drug coverage

Supplemental insurance

Qualifications

• Five years of prior professional experience required.
• Exposure to the Metals, Oil & Gas, and Utilities industries preferred.
• Proficient in relevant software for power system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform power system studies and associated walkdowns.
• Lead electrical projects and develop contractor construction packages.
• Support business development as a technical resource.

Skills

Power system analysis

Project management

Quality assurance

Technical standards development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for electrical projects for our Heavy Industrial team. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in a consulting environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects. This is a fully REMOTE position that will include up to 10% travel.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform power system studies (Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Coordination, Load Flow, etc.) and associated walkdowns at client facilities.
• Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
• Lead electrical projects and develop contractor construction packages including single line diagrams, equipment plans, cable/conduit routing plans, interconnecting wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and scopes of work. For larger projects, coordinate with other engineers and designers as required to execute the scope. Review calculations and deliverables for completeness and accuracy prior to issuance to client.
• Support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource
• Lead internal and external quality and design review meetings throughout the course of the project
• Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects
• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of prior professional experience
• Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power industries
• Proficient in SKM, EasyPower, and/or other power system analysis software
• Proficiency in AutoCAD

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

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