Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Role Description

Orbital is currently seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position within the Utility Services team. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of substation engineering experience. Candidates with a PE license are required. This role will be responsible for the protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV. The candidate will prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects for utility customers.

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provide technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor.
• 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 and prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Prepare design packages of electrical substation systems including single lines, AC & DC schematic, wiring diagrams, AC and DC station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA points lists and other relevant project deliverables.
• Perform standard substation calculations such as battery calculations, voltage drop, CT saturation and cable sizing calculations.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in protection and control design. Multiple levels of Sr. Engineer roles are possible depending on candidate experience:
• Sr. Engineer I: 5-10 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer II: 7-12 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer III: 10-14 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer IV: 15+ years' experience
• 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.
• 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

• A competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your 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
• A generous paid time off program