Substation Physical Designer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative engineering firm is seeking a Substation Physical Designer to join their remote team. This role involves creating and improving substation design packages for clients across the US, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AutoCAD or MicroStation, along with a solid understanding of relevant codes such as NESC and IEEE. Join a company that values personal accountability and innovation, and enjoy competitive salary and benefits while contributing to meaningful engineering projects that sustain infrastructure and energize communities.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Career Advancement Opportunities

Prescription Drug Coverage

Supplemental Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in substation design and drafting with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation design packages and drawings for various projects.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with team members on designs.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

NESC

IEEE Standards

Detailing and Drafting

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Designer I (1+ years experience)

Designer II (5+ years experience)

Tools

Vector Drawing Software

Raster Drawing Software

Job description

Substation Physical Designer - REMOTE WORK

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering, Inc. (Orbital) 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.

Overview

Responsible for development of substation design packages for clients across the US. Primary responsibilities include creating substation physical design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing drawing packages for electric substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers, designers, and drafters involved in detailed design of utility substation projects.
• Support teams of designers and drafters and assume responsibility for their success on projects.
• Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Develop substation drawings with input from engineers, other drawings, scope documents, with high accuracy in quality.
• Modify or develop various substation physical design drawings.
• Mentor team of designers.
• Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
• Perform quality reviews and peer checks as assigned.
• Train, develop and mentor less-experienced design team members.
• Perform other substation design related assignments as needed.
• Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience.
  • Designer I 1+ years related experience
  • Designer II 5+ years related experience
• Drafting and detailing experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
• Knowledge of drafting standards, techniques and procedures.
• Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• Ability to create and/or modify drawings from markups with a high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple complex assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams.
• Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
• Proficient with current software applications used to perform substation design work.
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
• 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.

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.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.