Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a remote work position within the Utility Services team. The role involves protection and control engineering for high voltage substation and transmission projects, including preparing engineering deliverables for utility customers.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs
• Provide technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor
• 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
• Support pre-bid walkdowns with clients and prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects
• Prepare design packages of electrical substation systems including single lines, AC & DC schematic, wiring diagrams, AC and DC station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA points lists and other relevant project deliverables
• Perform standard substation calculations such as battery calculations, voltage drop, CT saturation and cable sizing calculations
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in protection and control design
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time
• Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software
• Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects with voltages up to 500kV is required
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar
• Capable of managing junior employees project tasks
• Travel as required for client relationship and project needs
• Willing to stamp projects where they are in responsible charge
• 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