[Hiring] Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer @Orbital Career

Role Description

Orbital is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to provide technical support and direction for our Substation Design Team. This REMOTE WORK position requires substation engineering and design competencies in a utility or consulting environment for Electric Substation Projects with voltages up to 500 kV. Candidates with a PE are preferred. The position requires excellent communication, leadership, and client relation skills.

• Responsible for protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV.
• Prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing engineering deliverables for electric substation projects for utility customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 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.

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.
• Company-paid maternity and bonding leave.
• Generous paid time off program.