Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 97,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Short-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a remote position within the Utility Services team. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of substation engineering experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Responsibilities include engineering designs, project team collaboration, and technical support for clients. The salary range is $97,000–192,000 annually based on experience and location. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of substation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple complex assignments.
• Ability to work with remotely located team members.

Responsibilities

• Complete engineering designs utilizing industry standards.
• Prepare design packages of electrical substation systems.
• Provide technical support for client initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage junior employees

Proficiency in CAD software

Expertise in high voltage projects

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Remote (U.S. based)

Exempt

Orbital is currently seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a remote position within the Utility Services team. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of substation engineering experience and must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provide technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Support pre-bid walkdowns with clients and prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Prepare design packages of electrical substation systems including single lines, AC & DC schematic, wiring diagrams, AC and DC station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA points lists and other relevant project deliverables.
• Perform standard substation calculations such as battery calculations, voltage drop, CT saturation and cable sizing calculations.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in protection and control design. Multiple levels of Sr. Engineer roles are possible depending on candidate experience
• Sr. Engineer I: 5-10 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer II: 7-12 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer III: 10-14 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer IV: 15+ years' experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
• Strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
• Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects with voltages up to 500kV is required.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar.
• Capable of managing junior employees project tasks.
• Travel as required for client relationship and project needs.
• Willing to stamp projects where they are in responsible charge.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Location Note

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

Salary Range

$97,000-192,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits

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.

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.