Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer - REMOTE

Orbital Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 97,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to guide our Substation Design Team on high voltage projects up to 500 kV. This REMOTE WORK role is US-based and requires strong leadership and client-relations skills; PE preferred.

The position emphasizes applying NEC/IEEE standards, preparing detailed design packages, and coordinating with offshore and remote personnel. Proactive bid support and accurate deliverables are vital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in protection and control design; senior levels possible.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work with remotely located team members.
• Experience with high voltage projects to 500 kV.

Responsibilities

• Apply NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE standards to engineering designs.
• Provide technical support as a resource under supervision.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management.
• Participate in project conceptualization, planning, and execution.
• Support pre-bid walkdowns and prepare proposals and estimates.
• Prepare substation design packages including diagrams and SCADA lists.
• Perform standard calculations (battery, voltage drop, CT saturation, cable sizing).
• Responsible for substation drawings and package quality review.

Skills

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CAD software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

Location: Remote (U.S. based)

FLSA Classification Exempt

Job Description: Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to provide technical support and direction for our Substation Design Team. This REMOTE WORK position requires substation engineering and design competencies, in a utility or consulting environment for Electric Substation Projects with voltages up to 500 kV. Candidates with a PE are preferred. The position requires excellent communication, leadership and client relation skills. This role will be responsible for the protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV. The candidate will prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects for utility customers.

Essential Functions

• 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 7 years’ experience in protection and control design. Multiple levels of Sr. Engineer roles are possible depending on candidate experience
  • Senior Engineer I 7+ years related experience
  • Senior Engineer II 10+ years related experience
  • Senior Engineer III 15+ years related experience & PE Required
• 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 or hybrid 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

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, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and 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.