Orbital Engineering, Inc. · 1 day ago
Substation Protection & Control Engineer - Hammond, IN
Hammond, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expOrbital Engineering, Inc. is a professional engineering firm that has been providing consulting services for over 50 years. They are seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to provide technical support and direction for their Substation design team, focusing on relay protection and control engineering for high voltage substation projects.
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Responsibilities
Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs
Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager
Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects
Lead in the execution of engineering activities
Protection and Control design including panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring design
Calculations for studies and reports and preparation of equipment and installation specifications
Coordination of design activities with other disciplines and groups
Develop and improve processes, tools and technology within the organization
Provide leadership, training and mentoring to other engineers and team members
Regularly meet and correspond with clients or external partners
Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers
Conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed
Support business development and marketing initiatives
Other assignments may include relay setting development, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement
Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience (Master's degree may be considered as up to 1 year experience)
Engineer I 0+ years related experience
Engineer II 1+ years related experience
Engineer III 3+ years related experience
Engineer IV 5+ years related experience
Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain P.E. registration strongly preferred
Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple complex assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams
The successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients
Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings
Proficient with current software applications used to perform substation design work
Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
3+ years of Substation Protection & Control Design experience
Candidates within reasonable commuting distance of Hammond, IN are strongly preferred in order to support local client projects
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
401(k)
Supplemental insurance
Company
Orbital Engineering, Inc.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company.
501-1000 employees
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