Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Career•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator for a remote role supporting transmission line engineering and construction projects. This position involves administrative duties such as work request closeouts and data entry, as well as supporting GIS data analytics, creating notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports using enterprise resource planning software. The role is crucial for supporting transmission engineering design projects within the department.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 10 years of experience in transmission line design.
Must be an organized person who can 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.
Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance.
Must be able to pass a fit for duty test.
Ability to work in an office setting.
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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics.
Working knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction.
Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables.
Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications.

Responsibilities

Update work packages, close out work requests, perform data entry, and other administrative duties as needed.
Analyze field collected data to accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation.
Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design.
Be accountable for assigned work, completing it on project schedule and within project budget, while regularly communicating status with the management team.
Frequently communicate with Client(s).
Provide timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted.
Transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record 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.
As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
Perform fieldwork as needed throughout the engineering design process.
Attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators.