Engineering Supervisor Physical Electrical – Substation Services - REMOTE WORK

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an Engineering Supervisor – Physical Electrical to support their Substation Engineering group for a remote work position. The role involves leading a team of engineers and designers in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical substations, ensuring project execution is efficient and meets high standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a small team of designers in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical substations
• Manage the execution of physical design projects of all sizes, including resource planning, risk management, and project delivery
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and manage career development for designers
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of cost estimates and schedules for physical design projects
• Allocate direct reports effectively to meet project demands
• Work closely with project managers and design managers to ensure that the portion of the project that is assigned is executed efficiently and to high standards
• Discuss any staffing needs with design managers as they arise
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to direct reports, fostering professional growth and ensuring best practices are followed
• Oversee the preparation of physical designs
• Ensure the timely resolution of design issues, providing expert troubleshooting and problem-solving support
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and coordination throughout project lifecycles
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery of services
• Assist in the preparation of proposals
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations for electrical substations
• Perform quality reviews of your direct report’s work
• Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize substation design, operation, and maintenance processes
• Stay current on industry advancements, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to maintain the company’s competitive edge

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the design of electrical substations
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to effectively organize multiple physical design assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time
• Experience managing physical design projects, including budgeting, scheduling and risk management
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients
• Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings
• Proficiency with current software applications used to perform substation design work
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members
• 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
• PE license highly preferred