Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator to support transmission line projects in a remote role. The role will focus on supporting transmission line engineering and construction projects, including work request closeouts, data entry, and other administrative duties as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Update work packages, close out work requests, perform data entry, and other administrative duties as needed
• Ability to 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
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s)
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Can 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
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

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
• 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
• 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