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Orbital Engineering, Inc.Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in protection and control engineering for high-voltage substation projects, with a strong focus on detailed design, project management, and adherence to industry standards. Proficient in CAD software and capable of managing project tasks while ensuring quality and accuracy in deliverables.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Protection And Control DesignHigh Voltage Projects Up To 500kVProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseProficiency With CAD SystemsProject Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical support and direction for the Substation Design Team
- Perform protection and control engineering and detailed design for high-voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV
- Prepare, provide guidance on, or assist with engineering deliverables for electric substation projects
- Apply NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, client standards, and applicable guidelines to engineering designs
- Provide technical support for client initiatives under the direction of an engineering supervisor
- Work with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects
- Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
- Support pre-bid client walkdowns
- Prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects
- Prepare substation design packages, including single lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA point lists, and other deliverables
- Perform battery, voltage drop, CT saturation, and cable sizing calculations
- Conduct quality reviews of substation design drawings and packages
- Manage junior employees’ project tasks
- Travel for client relationship and project needs as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
- Senior Engineer I: 7+ years related experience
- Senior Engineer II: 10+ years related experience
- Senior Engineer III: 15+ years related experience and PE required
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work successfully with remotely located team members
- Ability to organize multiple, complex assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time
- Proficiency with CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software
- Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects up to 500kV
- Proficiency in computer-aided design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar
- Ability to manage junior employees’ project tasks
- Willingness to travel as required for client relationship and project needs
- Willingness to stamp projects where in responsible charge
- Ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test, including marijuana, and submit to random testing
- Candidates with a PE are preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Career advancement opportunities
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Supplemental insurance options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage
- Company-paid maternity and bonding leave
- Generous paid time off program
- Remote or hybrid work arrangement
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Hard Skills
Electrical EngineeringSubstation DesignEngineering DeliverablesBattery CalculationsVoltage Drop CalculationsCT Saturation CalculationsCable Sizing CalculationsSingle Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring Diagrams
Soft Skills
Attention To DetailOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work RemotelyAbility To Manage Junior Employees
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADMicroStationMicrosoft ApplicationsDesign SoftwareBusiness Enterprise Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
NECNESCNEMAANSIIEEESubstation ProjectsUtility ProjectsProject EstimatesQuality ReviewsClient Standards