Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Joint Use Designer

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Prepare construction documents including plan and profile drawings for overhead and underground electric distribution, fiber optic, and telecommunications facilities
  • Prepare make-ready work for joint use projects
  • Assist in the preparation of engineering/project cost estimates and execution schedules
  • Provide field support during construction
  • Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
  • 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
  • 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
  • May be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators
  • Ability to visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
  • Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design
  • 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 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

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design
  • Or Associate Degree in engineering technology, construction, drafting technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, surveying or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of utility distribution design and construction standards, industry practices, and the ability to use design software packages
  • Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
  • Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses
  • Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software
  • Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure
  • Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
  • Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
  • Must be able to pass a fit for duty test
  • Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required
  • 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.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • prescription drug
  • 401(k)
  • supplemental insurance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
construction documentsplan and profile drawingsengineering/project cost estimatesquality assuranceNational Electric Safety Code (NESC)utility distribution designdesign software packagesfield data analysismake-ready workjoint-use design
Soft skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsability to prioritizeaccountabilityattention to detailfield supportclient interactionteam collaborationadaptability
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDAssociate Degree in engineering technologyvalid driver’s licensefit for duty testpost-offer drug test