Lead Distribution Engineer with PE License - REMOTE WORK

Job Title

Lead Distribution Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Location

Remote (U.S. based)

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description

Orbital Engineering , Inc. is currently seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer for a REMOTE WORK role or HYBRID role to support our Hammond, Indiana office. Candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license are strongly preferred.

Orbital Engineering ’s Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU), Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs, such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).

This position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The Utility Services team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to client’s poles and network reliability improvements on client’s electric distribution systems.

Utility Services staff support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Essential Functions

Lead design teams of 2 to 10 engineers and designers to execute overhead and underground distribution projects

Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff

Advocating for safety within the group. Ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies

Provide senior level engineering, designing, and specification preparing guidance and evaluation on projects

Develop standards and guidelines that are in accordance with Orbital quality and standards for department

Review and conduct employee performance appraisals

Create training opportunities for department. Ensure the opportunities are in line with the development of team/individual.

Assist team in the prioritization and implementation of projects

Work closely with local and regional leadership to develop new clients and continue building relationships with existing clients

Support business development efforts with new clients

Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction

Work closely with the project team to ensure that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines

Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages

Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less experienced staff members

Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and pole replacements as part of an infrastructure improvement program

Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV

Work with designers and engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents

Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives

Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications

Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications.

Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way

Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction

Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation

Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process

Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team

Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project

Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted

As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas

Work is primarily remote/office based, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process

Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment

Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice .

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or related degree from an accredited program; Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering preferred

Minimum 5 years related professional experience in distribution design and/or project management

Successful completion of the Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam from a state licensing board preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board preferred

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred

Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred

Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial

Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial

Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables

Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications

Strong knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, & utility standards

Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles

Proven leadership in developing and implementing vision

Ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change

Ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients

Ability to handle difficult situations with tact, poise, and discernment

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills