Telecom Designer - Southwest and Central Pennsylvania

Orbital Engineering, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Telecom Designer to support electric utility projects in Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania. This role involves working remotely while conducting field data acquisition and engineering design tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical safety and pole design, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will help shape infrastructure and improve community services. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Prescription Drug Coverage

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment.
• Ability to analyze field collected data and update software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and record equipment and construction situations in the field.
• Communicate with clients to determine cost-effective engineering solutions.

Skills

Electrical Safety

Pole Design

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spida Calc

AutoCAD

Job description

Telecom Designer - Southwest and Central Pennsylvania

Telecom Designer - Southwest and Central Pennsylvania

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 Engineering’s Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU), Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs, such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).

This Designer position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The Utility Services team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to client’s poles and network reliability improvements on client’s electric distribution systems. Utility Services staff support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking Telecom Designers who are interested in making a career transition into becoming Distribution Designers who support electric utility projects in Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania. We are seeking candidates who have experience in, or knowledge of electrical safety, pole design, lines, guying, permitting, right of way, accessibility, constructability, etc. This position will accommodate a REMOTE WORK arrangement, but the candidate will be expected to reside within Southwestern or Central Pennsylvania or Northern West Virginia in order to conduct field data acquisition in the client's service area in addition to performing design duties.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way.
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction.
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation.
• Regularly utilize Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, which may include facilitating new attachment permitting process.
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design.
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team.
• Frequently communicate with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project.
• Provide timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted.
• Transcribe notes and use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data in an organized manner.
• Endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain.
• Work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas as needed.
• Work is primarily office-based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process.
• Willingness to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment.
• Attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators.
• Occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location.
• High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design.
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying.
• Organizational skills to keep data organized from start to finish on a project.
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses.
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software.
• Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure.
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems.
• Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance required.
• Ability to pass a fit for duty test.
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics.
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction.
• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD, DDS) is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables.
• Familiarity with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications.

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.