Substation Civil/Structural Engineering Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Substation Civil/Structural Engineering Manager providing leadership for the Substation Design Team at Orbital. Overseeing projects for Electric Substation, with responsibilities in engineering and client relations.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

provide technical support and direction for our Substation Design Team
plans, directs, and coordinates activities of team personnel to deliver projects on time and on budget
directs and/or provides technical leadership to team for engineering design and construction functions within assigned projects
manages team productivity and ensures projects are closed out and invoiced accordingly
supports leadership team with client onboarding, contract negotiations, and extended relationship development to grow Orbital business
responsible for development of customer proposals, including detailed technical scope, schedule, budget, and resource management
regularly interfaces directly with clients or contractors to ensure department projects are executed in alignment with scope
conducts performance evaluations for department team members
supports business development and marketing initiatives
may occasionally enter energized extra-high voltage substations up to 765kV and will need to coordinate with appropriate utility personnel throughout fielding activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer license
Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis and departmental budget management experience, including financial reporting and department auditing is preferred
Proficiency with relevant codes and standards
Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and/or foundation design
Working knowledge of STAAD or RISA analytical software or equivalent
Experience in the Electric Utilities or Power Generation industries is preferred
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
Ability to lead staff, delegate assignments and drive positive results
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
a 401(k)-retirement savings plan
supplemental insurance options
company-paid life and AD&D insurance
company-paid short-term disability coverage
a generous paid time off program

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringFinancial AnalysisBudget ManagementStructural Steel DesignReinforced Concrete DesignMasonry DesignFoundation DesignSTAADRISA

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipProject ManagementClient Relationship DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsCollaborationDelegationPerformance EvaluationMarketing Initiatives

Certifications

Professional Engineer LicenseStructural Engineer License