Senior Substation QA​/QC Engineer - REMOTE

Senior Substation QA / QC Engineer

Remote (U.S. based)

Exempt

Orbital is seeking a Senior QA / QC 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.

• Provide senior technical leadership for complex substation engineering and design work
• Review equipment layouts, section/elevation views, grounding, conduit, foundations, bus arrangements, single lines, AC elementaries, DC elementaries, wiring, and other design markups primarily using Bluebeam, with AutoCAD used as needed to support the design
• Use client standards, vendor information, existing drawings, field conditions, and project requirements to review design approaches, resolve unusual or high risk design issues, and improve design practices
• Apply electrical clearances, equipment requirements, and constructability, and perform senior level review of physical design calculations such as conduit fill, illumination/photometric, grounding, lightning protection, and bus calculations
• Lead complex field and construction support, and QA/QC reviews, provide technical mentoring and training, and seal engineering documents when acting in responsible charge

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.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 15+ years related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
• Strong attention to detail
• Effectively organize multiple assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams and to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote setting
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects with voltages up to 765kV is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor junior designers and engineers
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Expertise with guiding drafting teams on work products
• Expertise in creating and reviewing design drawings
• Subject matter expert on industry standards such as NESC, IEEE, IEC, ASCE, etc.
• Capable of managing own and junior employees project tasks for all project difficulties
• Travel as required for client relationship and project needs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with client representatives and manage project details from kickoff to as-built.
• Willing and capable to stamp projects where they are in responsible charge and able to obtain licensure in required states

This is a remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

$ 14 7,000- 221 ,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental…