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Senior Electrical Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Remote

Orbital
Manufacturing • 1 - 10 employees
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$140K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Title
Senior Electrical Engineer - REMOTE WORK
Location:
Remote - U.S.-based
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing team in a REMOTE WORK role. This role will provide technical leadership for industrial electrical engineering projects supporting clients in the steel, power generation, refining, midstream oil & gas, petrochemical, and manufacturing markets. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader, lead engineer, and client-facing representative responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
Essential Functions
  • 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
    • Cable tray and conduit routing plans
    • Grounding and lightning protection systems
    • Interconnecting wiring diagrams
    • Technical specifications and scopes of work

  • Perform and review engineering calculations for:

    • Load flow analysis
    • Short-circuit studies
    • Protective device coordination
    • Arc flash analysis
    • Motor starting analysis

  • 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 by serving as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Other Duties
Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice
Required Qualifications:
  • 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
    • Substations and switchgear
    • Protective relaying systems
    • Motor control centers (MCCs)
    • Variable frequency drives (VFDs)
    • Emergency and standby power systems
    • 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 Qualifications:
  • Project management experience managing engineering scope, budget, and schedule.

  • Familiarity with NETA testing standards, including acceptance testing, maintenance testing, commissioning, and condition assessment of electrical equipment in accordance with current industry practices.
  • Working knowledge of NFPA 70B, including principles of electrical equipment maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance strategies, condition-based maintenance programs, and asset lifecycle management.
  • Ability to interpret testing results, identify equipment deficiencies, develop corrective action recommendations, and support reliability improvement initiatives.

  • Multi-state engineering licensure

Location Note:
This is a remote work position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's location.
Salary Range:
$140,000-200,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)
Benefits:
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
About Orbital:Powered by People, Driven by Solutions
Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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