Senior Substation Physical Engineer - Hammond, IN

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•Hammond, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Physical Engineer to provide technical support and direction for our Substation Design Team in Hammond, IN. This position which requires demonstrated leadership. engineering and design competency, in a utility or consulting environment for Electric Substation Projects with voltages up to 500 kV. The position requires excellent communication, leadership and client relation skills. Responsible for technical leadership and oversight of substation engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Primary responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control and/or physical design deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small equipment upgrades to large projects in transmission and distribution substations. The candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects. This position provides leadership and mentorship to other team members and contributes to the technical development of the group as well as the quality of our deliverables. May serve as project lead or independent reviewer for projects assigned. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
7+ years related experience (for Senior Engineer I)
10+ years related experience (for Senior Engineer II)
15+ years related experience & PE Required (for Senior Engineer III)
Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards.
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.
Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients.
Ability to lead staff, delegate assignments and drive positive results.
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.
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

Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
Master’s degree may be considered as portion of total experience.

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.
Act as project lead or independent reviewer for projects assigned.
Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
Lead and mentor teams of engineers and designers and assume responsibility for their success on projects.
Support creation of proposals and scope development.
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.
Lead in the execution of engineering activities.
Physical substation design including equipment layouts, plans, sections, details, grounding, lightning protection, control building arrangements, cable routing, AC/DC power systems, and bills of material.
Calculations for studies and reports and preparation of equipment and installation specifications.
Coordination of design activities with other disciplines and groups.
Develop and improve processes, tools and technology within the organization.
Provide leadership, training and mentoring to other engineers and team members.
Regularly meet and correspond with clients or external partners.
Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
Conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed.
Support business development and marketing initiatives.
Other assignments may include relay setting development, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement.
Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program