Senior Electrical Designer (Remote)
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support our Midwest Region. This is a fully remote opportunity. Preference is for candidates to live local to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Missouri, however, we are open to candidates in other regions. The nature of the position involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support our industrial clients' needs. A successful candidate will excel in a team environment, is highly self-motivated, and is skilled in coordinating with other disciplines to ensure overall design accuracy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform field surveys at existing client sites • Assist Industrial Engineers and direct less experienced Designers in the physical design, drafting, and development of electrical installation drawings • Create physical layouts, equipment arrangement drawings including cable tabulations, cable tray drawings, grounding, lighting and associated documents • Knowledge and ability to detail electrical design drawings • Capability to perform quality control checks of electrical design drawings • Manage and schedule an electrical design and drafting team
Experience
Ten (10+) years of professional experience in electrical discipline for industrial clients. Design and drafting experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation products. Thorough understanding of and aptitude for current computer software, including CAD systems, point cloud software, and general Office Products. Working knowledge of the NEC and industry standards.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in Engineering or Design, preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Skills
• Interpersonal skills • Mathematical competency • Computer proficiency • AutoCAD and/or Microstation proficiency • 3D experience is preferred • Effective written and oral communication • Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems • Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects
Physical Demands
While performing this job, employees are required to regularly sit, walk, stand, bend, climb ladders, and use arms & hands. Employees must have good sight, including color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have the ability to talk and hear. Employees may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Work Environment
Use of filtering/purifying respiratory protection may be required in some situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including:
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.
Since 1969, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has partnered with the industrial sector to provide full-service solutions in engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, safety, and asset integrity services. Our expertise in Transmission & Distribution, Midstream and Downstream Oil, Gas and Chemical, Metals, and Infrastructure has allowed us to successfully support our customers both nationally and abroad. In having customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local municipal authorities, Orbital Engineering, Inc. understands how to technically and cost-effectively manage projects of all sizes.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is a customer-centered organization committed to establishing long-term business partners and providing innovative solutions. Acknowledging that a superior deliverable is always the expected outcome, our staff is trained to create a customer experience focused on effective communication, a customized project delivery approach and complete transparency.
While our subject matter and technical expertise is comparable to much larger organizations, Orbital Engineering, Inc. maintains the flexibility and ability to provide personal attention at all levels.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has been a strategic partner to the world’s most successful businesses with a strong reputation in providing engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, safety and asset integrity services with an exceptional personal touch. Having completed over 25,000 successful projects across our regional offices, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has refined its process of leveraging subject matter expertise and available resources to provide a well-qualified team that strives to exceed the project expectations.