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Hammond,IL

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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 projectsProvide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the teamAdvocate for safety within the group and ensure compliance with company and site safety policiesProvide senior-level engineering, designing, and specification preparing guidance and evaluation on projectsDevelop standards and guidelines in accordance with Orbital quality and standardsReview and conduct employee performance appraisalsCreate training opportunities for the departmentAssist in prioritizing and implementing projectsWork closely with local and regional leadership to develop new clients and build relationships with existing clientsSupport business development efforts with new clientsPerform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packagesPrepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedulesPrepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projectsAssist with distribution line designWork with designers and engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documentsProvide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiativesPrepare calculations and assist with equipment specificationsEvaluate loading of various equipment componentsApply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards and other applicable guidelinesMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of related professional experience in distribution design and/or project managementStrong knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industryUnderstanding of basic engineering theories and principlesProven leadership in developing and implementing visionAbility to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statusComputer proficiency, including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise softwareExcellent written and oral communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing boardAbility to read and understand engineering drawings/schematicsWorking knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment constructionExperience in pole loading or other construction modeling softwareKnowledge of industry utility or joint-use softwareFamiliarity with Safe Work Practices and PPE applicationsOrbital 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Orbital Engineering Logo
Orbital Engineering
Hammond,IL

Description

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 projectsProvide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the teamAdvocate for safety within the group and ensure compliance with company and site safety policiesProvide senior-level engineering, designing, and specification preparing guidance and evaluation on projectsDevelop standards and guidelines in accordance with Orbital quality and standardsReview and conduct employee performance appraisalsCreate training opportunities for the departmentAssist in prioritizing and implementing projectsWork closely with local and regional leadership to develop new clients and build relationships with existing clientsSupport business development efforts with new clientsPerform QA/QC reviews of studies, reports, and construction design packagesPrepare proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedulesPrepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projectsAssist with distribution line designWork with designers and engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documentsProvide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiativesPrepare calculations and assist with equipment specificationsEvaluate loading of various equipment componentsApply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards and other applicable guidelinesMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years of related professional experience in distribution design and/or project managementStrong knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industryUnderstanding of basic engineering theories and principlesProven leadership in developing and implementing visionAbility to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statusComputer proficiency, including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise softwareExcellent written and oral communication skillsPreferred Qualifications:Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing boardAbility to read and understand engineering drawings/schematicsWorking knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment constructionExperience in pole loading or other construction modeling softwareKnowledge of industry utility or joint-use softwareFamiliarity with Safe Work Practices and PPE applicationsOrbital 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr


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