Senior Electrical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for a remote role based in the United States.

You will provide technical leadership on industrial electrical projects across steel, power, refining, midstream oil & gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing sectors, while acting as a client-facing expert. Required: PE license and 20+ years in consulting; expertise in power distribution, substations, MCCs, VFDs, protective relaying; proficiency in AutoCAD and engineering software;

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 20+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting environments.
• Strong understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.
• Substations and switchgear.
• Protective relaying systems.
• Motor control centers (MCCs).
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Emergency and standby power systems; experience with power system modeling software such as SKM or ETAP.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written communication, technical report writing, and client interaction skills.
• Ability to lead project teams and coordinate multiple assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design for capital and maintenance projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and review electrical deliverables: cable schedules, cable tray routing plans, grounding and protective systems.
• Perform and review engineering calculations: load flow, arc flash, motor starting analyses.
• Develop equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and equipment recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings, site walkdowns, startup activities, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with mechanical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation teams.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and engineering estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Support business development initiatives by serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Skills

Electrical engineering

PE license

20+ yrs experience

Power distribution

Substations

MCCs

VFDs

AutoCAD

Client interaction

Load flow analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Senior Electrical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Location:

Remote - U.S.-based

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in a REMOTE WORK role. This role will provide technical leadership for industrial electrical engineering projects supporting clients in the steel, power generation, refining, midstream oil & gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing markets. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, lead engineer, and client-facing representative responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Essential Functions

• Lead electrical engineering and design efforts for capital and maintenance projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables including:
• Cable and conduit schedules
• Cable tray and conduit routing plans
• Grounding and lightning protection systems
• Technical specifications and scopes of work
• Perform and review engineering calculations for:
• Load flow analysis
• Arc flash analysis
• Motor starting analysis
• Develop equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and equipment recommendations.
• Participate in client meetings, site walkdowns, startup activities, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with mechanical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation teams.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and engineering estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance across project teams.
• Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and quality procedures.
• Support business development initiatives by serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 20+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting environments
• Strong understanding of:
• Medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
• Substations and switchgear
• Protective relaying systems
• Motor control centers (MCCs)
• Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
• Emergency and standby power systemsExperience with electrical power system modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written communication, technical report writing, and client interaction skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading project teams and coordinating multiple concurrent assignments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience managing engineering scope, budget, and schedule.
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards, including acceptance testing, maintenance testing, commissioning, and condition assessment of electrical equipment in accordance with current industry practices.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70B, including principles of electrical equipment maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance strategies, condition-based maintenance programs, and asset lifecycle management.
• Ability to interpret testing results, identify equipment deficiencies, develop corrective action recommendations, and support reliability improvement initiatives.

Location Note:

This is a remote work position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range:

$140,000-200,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• supplemental insurance options
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability coverage
• a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally

About Orbital:Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands‑on mentality, and world‑wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best‑practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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