Lead Distribution Engineer with PE License - REMOTE WORK Orbital Engineering has been driven by the core purpose of creating, improving, and sustaining industry and infrastructure for more than 50 years. We are looking for a Lead Distribution Engineer to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Our Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs, Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge programs.
This position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process. The successful candidate will have a Professional Engineer (PE) license and experience in distribution design and/or project management.
Responsibilities Include:
Lead design teams to execute overhead and underground distribution projects
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the team
Advocate for safety within the group and ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
Provide senior-level engineering, designing, and specification preparing guidance and evaluation on projects
Develop standards and guidelines in accordance with Orbital quality and standards
Review and conduct employee performance appraisals
Create training opportunities for the department
Assist in prioritizing and implementing projects
Work closely with local and regional leadership to develop new clients and build relationships with existing clients
Support business development efforts with new clients
Perform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packages
Prepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects
Assist with distribution line design
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
Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards and other applicable guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of related professional experience in distribution design and/or project management
Strong knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Proven leadership in developing and implementing vision
Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project status
Computer proficiency, including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction
Experience in pole loading or other construction modeling software
Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software
Familiarity with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. We seek diversity among our employees and offer a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package.
