Senior Electrical Engineer

atOrbital Engineering, Inc.RemoteUS flagPennsylvaniaFull-timeElectrical EngineerSenior$140k – $200k/year

Posted Aug 6

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

πŸ“‹ Description

β€’ Oversee electrical engineering and design initiatives for both capital and maintenance projects, guiding them from conception to commissioning.

β€’ Create and assess electrical engineering outputs, such as single-line diagrams, power distribution designs, equipment layouts, cable and conduit schedules, routing plans, grounding and lightning protection systems, interconnecting wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.

β€’ Conduct and evaluate load flow, short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor starting analyses.

β€’ Produce equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid assessments, and equipment recommendations.

β€’ Engage in client meetings, site inspections, startup activities, and provide commissioning support.

β€’ Coordinate engineering efforts across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation teams.

β€’ Assist in proposal development, define scope, and prepare engineering estimates.

β€’ Mentor junior engineers and designers, offering technical guidance throughout project teams.

β€’ Perform design reviews and ensure adherence to relevant codes, standards, and quality procedures.

β€’ Contribute to business development efforts as a reliable technical advisor to clients.


⛳️ Requirements

β€’ A Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.

β€’ A valid Professional Engineer (PE) license.

β€’ Over 20 years of experience in electrical engineering within consulting settings.

β€’ In-depth knowledge of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems.

β€’ Strong familiarity with substations and switchgear.

β€’ Comprehensive understanding of protective relaying systems.

β€’ Proficient knowledge of motor control centers (MCCs).

β€’ Solid understanding of variable frequency drives (VFDs).

β€’ Strong grasp of emergency and standby power systems.

β€’ Extensive knowledge of industrial grounding systems.

β€’ Experience with electrical power system modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or similar tools.

β€’ Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.

β€’ Exceptional written communication skills, technical report writing, and client engagement capabilities.

β€’ Ability to work autonomously while leading project teams and managing multiple concurrent tasks.

β€’ Preferred: Experience in project management, overseeing engineering scope, budget, and timeline.

β€’ Preferred: Familiarity with NETA testing standards.

β€’ Preferred: Knowledge of NFPA 70B.

β€’ Preferred: Ability to interpret testing results, identify equipment deficiencies, develop corrective action recommendations, and support reliability improvement initiatives.

β€’ Preferred: Multi-state engineering licensure.


🏝️ Benefits

β€’ Competitive salary.

β€’ Opportunities for career advancement.

β€’ Comprehensive benefits package.

β€’ Medical coverage.

β€’ Dental coverage.

β€’ Vision coverage.

β€’ Prescription drug coverage.

β€’ 401(k) retirement savings plan.

β€’ Supplemental insurance options.

β€’ Company-paid life insurance.

β€’ Company-paid AD&D insurance.

β€’ Company-paid short-term disability coverage.

β€’ Generous paid time off program.

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