Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•,

6d•$97,000 - $192,000•Remote

About The Position

Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to provide technical support and direction to its Substation Design Team. This remote or hybrid position supports electric utility substation and transmission projects at voltages up to 500 kV, with responsibility for protection and control engineering and detailed design. The engineer prepares, guides, or assists with engineering deliverables for utility customers and works under the direction of an engineering supervisor. The role works with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management, supports project conceptualization, planning, and execution, and contributes to client walkdowns, proposals, and project estimates. The position also involves preparing design packages and calculations, reviewing drawing and package quality, coordinating remotely with team members, and managing junior employees’ project tasks. Travel may be required for client and project needs. Candidates must be willing to stamp projects for which they are in responsible charge and must pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test, with random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of protection and control design experience; Senior Engineer II roles require 10 or more years, and Senior Engineer III roles require 15 or more years.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; a PE is specifically required for Senior Engineer III.
Direct, proven expertise in high-voltage projects up to 500 kV.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work successfully with remotely located team members.
Ability to organize multiple and complex assignments and competing priorities, and deliver accurate work on time.
Proficiency with current computer applications, including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, and design and business enterprise software.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar computer-aided design software.
Willingness to stamp projects when in responsible charge.
Ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and submit to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a utility or consulting environment.
Experience or competency in substation engineering and design.
Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

Apply the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, client standards, and other applicable guidelines to engineering designs.
Provide technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor.
Work with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for utility substation projects.
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
Support pre-bid client walkdowns and prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
Prepare or assist with electrical substation design packages, including single-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA point lists, and other project deliverables.
Perform substation calculations, including battery, voltage drop, CT saturation, and cable sizing calculations.
Review the quality of substation design drawings and packages.
Manage project tasks assigned to junior employees.
Travel as required for client relationships and project needs.
Stamp projects for which the engineer is in responsible charge.