Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Designer

• manage operations of multiple electric distribution engineering and design teams to validate delivery of projects within assigned region are executed in accordance with project schedule and budget
• direct and/or provide leadership to team for engineering, design, and construction functions within assigned region or projects
• utilize understanding of National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines and to manage Utility Services Department teams through engineering and construction commitments
• manage regional productivity and financial budget, regularly report variances to internal management team to verify alignment with business plan
• verify department teams are uniformed in their approach to safety, engineering design, technology platform utilization, project execution, and invoicing practices
• support leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and relationship development to grow Orbital Utility Services business
• responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
• regularly interface directly with clients or contractors to verify department projects are executed in alignment with scope, justifying and submitting change orders when needed
• communicate potential strategic initiatives or departmental risks to internal management team
• provide personnel orientation/training, mentorship, coaching, and disciplinary action
• uphold Orbital Company Standards and complete quality assurance practices on regional team deliverables to verify highest quality product possible
• conduct performance evaluations for department team members
• work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design, construction, and quality assurance process
• advocate for safety within the department
• provide technical oversight, direction, and support for project teams
• function as client point of contact and liaison on project-related issues
• collaborate with other design managers on broad client issues including schedule adherence and team quality control
• oversee and manage existing capital, reliability, and customer project work for clients: Customer project work includes reconductors, voltage conversions, circuit rebuilds, DOT relocations, and large customer development feeds (OH & UG)
• support business development, proposal creation, and growth opportunities, including client engagement activities
• facilitate client & team collaboration and communication; managing resource loading based on clients demands
• track scope, schedule, and budget for projects
• oversee QA/QC for design team
• monitor team performance metrics
• track and report financial metrics
• strategize and implement organizational structures to enable future growth
• coordinate work for the distribution department including making assignments and reviewing performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff
• support overall regional office development and resource coordination between Midwest regional office
• interpret organizational policies, procedures, and goals to staff
• train, develop, mentor, and career-develop the staff
• recruit top talent as well as the engagement and retention of staff
• where needed, serve as project manager or project lead/engineer for key clients, new clients, or where new lines of business are being developed
• organize, lead, and conduct the annual performance appraisal process for department staff.
• serve as the technical advisor, providing senior-level input and evaluation on engineering projects
• advocate for quality and ensure that the corporate and quality initiatives are implemented, including coordinating with the appropriate teams to assign quality control reviewers
• advance and develop departmental tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution
• proactively work through corrective actions where deficiencies are identified
• all other duties as assigned.

Senior Distribution Design Manager

• Responsible for the execution of all activities of the mechanical and piping design teams within central engineering.
• Schedule, organize, direct and review all design resources and activities.
• Coordinate with engineering and other discipline design resources for multi-discipline execution of design projects.
• Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to the design team, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, project schedules, constructability requirements, and client standards.
• Establish, implement, and continuously improve corporate design standards, drafting practices, CAD/BIM platforms, digital execution tools, and design execution procedures.
• Ensure consistent quality, accuracy, and compliance of all design deliverables through formal design reviews and strict adherence to Orbital’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish and execute departmental operational plans, including routines, tools, resources, and workflows, to support consistent operations, scalability, and growth of technical skill sets.
• Identify resource and staffing needs; lead and/or participate in recruiting and interviews; onboard new team members; establish individual goals and expectations; and conduct performance reviews.
• Identify training and career development opportunities and create development plans for department and individual contributors, including succession and career path planning.
• Research, evaluate, and remain current on emerging and existing engineering design software, workflows, and industry best practices to improve efficiency, quality, cost competitiveness, and scalability.
• Support project execution by contributing technically or managerially on high‑visibility or complex projects as required.
• Supervise and review the preparation of engineering proposals, including scopes of work, design execution strategies, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Serve as a technical liaison to clients, providing enhanced customer support and supporting organizational business development initiatives as a technical resource.
• Collaborate closely with other discipline managers, project managers, and business unit leaders to resolve resource conflicts, execution risks, and technical issues.
• Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active safety engagement, compliance audits, employee training, and enforcement of safety requirements for both office and site activities.

Senior Design Manager

Program Manager

• Lead and direct a team of contract Project Managers, Engineers, and support staff for Orbital.
• Serve as main point of contact with the client for Orbital’s Nuclear Program and all its resources.
• Participate in the development of new and expansion of existing Nuclear business opportunities.
• Hire staff, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews.
• Prepare, or supervise the preparation of, all Nuclear proposals for Orbital including development of scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to all direct reports to ensure adherence to all client standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support the organization through interaction with other managers at Orbital, including recruiting and training efforts.
• Ensure all applicable department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with Orbital’s Quality Management system through implementation and enforcement of published QMS policies and practices.
• Function as seconded Project Manager on multiple concurrent projects at nuclear power plant.
• Schedule, organize and direct Orbital staff (as required) in the completion of their activities.
• Prepare, or supervise the preparation of overall project schedules and TIC estimates.
• Regularly utilize client-proprietary software packages to complete daily project responsibilities.
• Supervise, manage, and direct client/contract engineering resources to complete modification packages.
• Act as main point of contact for designated client projects and provide regular project updates.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Project Management System and client's standards.
• Responsible for managing contracts for procurement, services, and evaluating change orders and scope deviation.
• Manage and direct the installation through coordination with station stakeholders.
• Frequently communicate with client on projects to best determine the most cost-effective solutions.
• Provides timely and detailed documentation to ensure projects are on budget and schedule, for the entire Orbital Nuclear program.
• Work is mostly located at the client site, with occasional field-based activities depending on project needs, plant outages, etc.

Nuclear Program Manager

IT Support

• Assist in coordination and application of applicable federal, state, local/municipal, railroad, river, and all other applicable permits for engineering designs
• Ability to analyze field collected data and ensure accurate updates are completed within applicable permit application software packages
• Track and manage permit applications for multiple projects, concurrently
• Communicate with others to agree on the best solution for permitting an engineering design
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provide timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget

Permit Specialist

• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
• May occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 745kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities within this location

Distribution Designer

Engineer

• responsible for relay protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV
• prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects
• includes the development of one & three-line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relaying panel layouts and specifications; control and relaying panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs and HMIs, auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers, AC & DC load centers, conduit, and cable sizing, and the overall bill of materials
• provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource
• 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
• lead in the execution of engineering activities
• perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers
• conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed

Substation Protection & Control Engineer

• responsible for development of substation design packages for clients across the US
• creating substation physical design deliverables
• preparing, providing guidance, or assisting in preparing and developing drawing packages for electric substation projects
• completes engineering designs utilizing understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines
• 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, designers, and drafters involved in detailed design of utility substation projects
• support teams of designers and drafters and assume responsibility for their success on projects
• support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects
• develop substation drawings with input from engineers, other drawings, scope documents, with high accuracy in quality
• modify or develop various substation physical design drawings
• mentor team of designers
• prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents
• responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review
• perform quality reviews and peer checks as assigned
• train, develop and mentor less-experienced design team members
• perform other substation design related assignments as needed
• work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates

Substation Physical Designer

Project Manager

• Lead the project management team and ensure full team engagement
• Responsible for project scope, budget, and schedule management
• Serve as the primary contact with clients for planning and contract management
• Manage stakeholders' expectations and facilitate transparency
• Track and manage risks, issues log, and quality assurance practices
• Develop and maintain project management SOPs

Project Management Supervisor – Natural Gas

Director

• Build and lead a new Power Generation business unit
• Launch and scale the business unit, driving business development with owners, developers, EPC partners, and strategic allies for new-build opportunities
• Recruit and develop high-performing subject matter expert (SME) teams
• Establish the Power Generation business unit strategy, service offerings, and go-to-market plan focused on new build and expansion opportunities
• Define the operating model such as organizational structure and internal processes
• Lead market outreach and relationship development for new opportunities
• Own and grow a qualified pipeline
• Drive proposal development, scope definition, and commercial strategy
• Represent Orbital at key industry meetings and conferences
• Recruit, mentor, and retain SMEs across relevant disciplines
• Provide oversight and executive leadership for power generation projects
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction through proactive communication

Director of Power Generation

• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and pole replacements as part of an infrastructure improvement program
• Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Work with Designers and Engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives
• Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• Accountable for work assigned and responsible for completing work on project schedule and within project budget while regularly communicating status with management team
• Frequently communicates with Client(s) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily remote/office based, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Distribution Engineer

Field Engineer

• Guide the installation, testing, and maintenance of protection and control systems
• Perform startup and commissioning of new T&D equipment
• Troubleshoot and correct P&C systems
• Investigate electric system events and protection operations
• Document and review compliance requirements
• Provide onsite engineering support and direct operating and construction personnel
• Design control scheme logic and create protective relaying schematic diagrams
• Conduct scheduled inspection and functional tests of protective relays

Senior Substation Protection & Control Field Engineer

Civil Engineer

• Responsible for the execution of all activities of the structural departments within the division
• Schedule, organize, direct and review all structural resources and activities
• Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison, and support organizational business development initiatives as a technical resource
• Identify resource and staffing needs, lead and/or participate in recruiting and interviews, onboard new team members, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews
• Direct, develop, supervise and provide technical guidance to the structural departments
• Establish and execute operational plans for the department with respect to routine, tools and resources to ensure consistent operations and growth of skill sets
• Identify training and career development opportunities and create plans for the departments and specific individuals
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department
• Periodically assess availability of required discipline industry codes and standards and maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications when required
• Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging and existing engineering design software, digital execution tools, workflows, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, cost competitiveness, and scalability in project delivery and construction engineering
• Supervise and review the preparation of engineering proposals including scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates
• Contribute technically or managerially on high visibility projects
• Review discipline project financials with the department managers
• Assist in the development of mitigation plans and corrective actions when necessary
• Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active safety engagements and compliance audits of Orbital’s safety requirements, including but not limited to, employee training and site visit checklists
• Support the organization through interaction with the other discipline managers, project managers and business unit leads
• Ensure all department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with the Orbital Quality Management System (QMS) through implementation and enforcement of stated policies and practices

Senior Structural Engineering Manager

• Provides administrative support to project team members
• Supports team in maintaining project related files, coordinating with vendors, invoicing, and managing purchase orders
• Supports project life cycle activities, including responsibilities related to Orbital project management software
• Regularly utilizes internal software packages to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure their projects are being executed according to proposed deadlines and constraints, and internal standards
• Assist with both internal and external reporting of project status KPIs
• Coordinate and compile input from team members and various project reports to establish appropriate project plans, checkpoints and processes to meet project milestones, financial metrics and requirements
• Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to reconcile project overages taking any corrective action required
• Assist management in the execution of internal QMS program to ensure first time quality in project management

Project Coordinator

• Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work.
• Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns.
• Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
• Lead instrumentation project engineering and develop contractor construction packages including instrument datasheets, P&IDs, equipment plans, cable/conduit routing plans, interconnecting wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and scopes of work.
• Coordinate with other engineers and designers as required to execute the scope.

Instrument & Controls Engineer

Electrical Engineer

• Responsible for the execution of all activities of the electrical departments within the division.
• Schedule, organize, direct and review all electrical resources and activities.
• Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison.
• Identify resource and staffing needs, lead and/or participate in recruiting and interviews.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed.
• Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging and existing engineering design software and best practices.
• Supervise and review the preparation of engineering proposals including scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active safety engagements and compliance audits.
• Ensure all department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with the Orbital Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support the organization through interaction with other discipline managers, project managers, and business unit leads.