[Hiring] Senior Civil Site Grading Engineer @Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Role Description

Orbital Engineering is seeking a talented Senior Civil Site Grading Engineer to provide technical support and direction for our Substation Design Team. This REMOTE WORK position requires demonstrated leadership, engineering/design competency, a strong desire to learn, and a strong aptitude for design automation. Additionally, the position requires excellent communication, leadership and client relation skills. Candidates with a PE license are strongly preferred.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership and oversight of substation civil site grading engineering and consulting services for clients across the US. Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating site grading design deliverables
• Reviewing drawing packages
• Establishing site grading department engineering standards
• Accelerating engineering delivery through automation
• Supporting project bidding estimates

Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small equipment upgrades to large projects in transmission and distribution substations. The candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects. This position provides leadership and mentorship to other team members and contributes to the technical development of the group as well as the quality of our deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an 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 portion of total experience)
• Engineer IV – 5+ years related experience
• Senior Engineer I – 7+ years related experience & PE Required
• Senior Engineer II – 10+ years related experience & PE Required
• Senior Engineer III – 15+ years related experience & PE Required
• Professional Engineer licensure strongly preferred
• Proficiency with relevant codes and standards
• Demonstrated interest in applying technology to engineering delivery, including design automation, parametric modeling, scripting, data-driven quality checks, or workflow optimization
• 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
• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients
• Ability to lead staff, delegate assignments and drive positive results
• Experience in creating and reviewing site grading design drawings
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members

Requirements

• 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

• Competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off program