Senior Electrical Engineer

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Senior Electrical Engineer leading industrial power projects for Orbital, a heavy-industry project development and asset management company. Delivering designs from concept through commissioning and advising clients.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in electrical engineering design and analysis, including power distribution systems, protective relaying, and equipment specifications. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) License20+ Years Of Electrical Engineering ExperienceElectrical Power System Modeling Software (SKM, ETAP)AutoCAD Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Power Distribution DesignSingle-Line DiagramsLoad Flow AnalysisShort-Circuit AnalysisProtective Device CoordinationArc Flash AnalysisMotor Control Centers (MCCs)Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)Emergency And Standby Power SystemsIndustrial Grounding Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationTechnical Report WritingClient Interaction SkillsAbility To Work IndependentlyLeadership And Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office ApplicationsAutoCADElectrical Power System Modeling Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseMulti-State Engineering Licensure

Industry Keywords

NETA Testing StandardsNFPA 70BCompliance With Codes And StandardsProject Management ExperienceEngineering Scope Definition

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electrical engineering and design efforts for capital and maintenance projects from concept through commissioning
Develop and review electrical engineering deliverables, including 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
Perform and review load flow, short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc flash, and motor starting analyses
Develop equipment data sheets, RFQs, technical bid evaluations, and equipment recommendations
Participate in client meetings, site walkdowns, startup activities, and commissioning support
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts with mechanical, structural, civil, process, and instrumentation teams
Support proposal development, scope definition, and engineering estimates
Mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical guidance across project teams
Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and quality procedures
Support business development initiatives as a trusted technical advisor to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer (PE) license
20+ years of electrical engineering experience in consulting environments
Strong understanding of medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems
Strong understanding of substations and switchgear
Strong understanding of protective relaying systems
Strong understanding of motor control centers (MCCs)
Strong understanding of variable frequency drives (VFDs)
Strong understanding of emergency and standby power systems
Strong understanding of industrial grounding systems
Experience with electrical power system modeling software such as SKM, ETAP, or equivalent
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written communication, technical report writing, and client interaction skills
Ability to work independently while leading project teams and coordinating multiple concurrent assignments
Preferred: project management experience managing engineering scope, budget, and schedule
Preferred: familiarity with NETA testing standards
Preferred: working knowledge of NFPA 70B
Preferred: ability to interpret testing results, identify equipment deficiencies, develop corrective action recommendations, and support reliability improvement initiatives
Preferred: multi-state engineering licensure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Career advancement opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
Supplemental insurance options
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability coverage
Generous paid time off program