Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator - REMOTE WORK

About the position

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and
infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for
more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients
solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection,
and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental
beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation,
and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our
team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital Engineering’s Utility Infrastructure Improvement (UII) Department
partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and
Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU),
Distribution Engineering Design Projects, Distribution System Improvement Charge
(DSIC) programs, such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement
Program (LTIIP), and Transmission Engineering Design Projects.

This position will directly support projects within the Department’s
transmission engineering design projects. Additionally, staff will support GIS
data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial
reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Electric Utility Designer /
Project Coordinator to support transmission line projects in REMOTE WORK role.
The role will focus on supporting transmission line engineering and construction
projects such as work request closeouts, data entry, and other administrative
duties as needed. Electric utility design or construction project administration
experience is required.

Responsibilities
• Update work packages, close out work requests, perform data entry, and other
administrative duties as needed.
• Ability to analyze field collected data to accurately update applicable
software packages for successful design implementation
• 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)
• 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
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact
with the general public, including landowners and operators

Requirements
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related
technical discipline with 10 years of experience in transmission line design.
• 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
• 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 in an office setting
• 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.

Nice-to-haves
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Working knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution assets and/or
communication equipment construction
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and
deliverables
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications

Benefits
• A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive
salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package
including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental
insurance.

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