[Remote] Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position within the Utility Services team. This role will be responsible for relay protection & control engineering, including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV.

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
• Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager
• 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, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects
• Lead in the execution of engineering activities
• Protection and Control design including panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring design
• 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

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
• Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience (Master's degree may be considered as up to 1 year experience)
• Engineer I 0+ years related experience
• Engineer II 1+ years related experience
• Engineer III 3+ years related experience
• Engineer IV 5+ years related experience
• Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain P.E. registration strongly preferred
• 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
• The successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• A generous paid time off program

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