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[Remote] Substation Protection & Control Engineer - REMOTE WORK

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-09

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position within the Utility Services team. This role will be responsible for relay protection & control engineering, including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV.

Responsibilities

  • Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs
  • Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager
  • Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects
  • Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
  • Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects
  • Lead in the execution of engineering activities
  • Protection and Control design including panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring design
  • Calculations for studies and reports and preparation of equipment and installation specifications
  • Coordination of design activities with other disciplines and groups
  • Develop and improve processes, tools and technology within the organization
  • Provide leadership, training and mentoring to other engineers and team members
  • Regularly meet and correspond with clients or external partners
  • Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers
  • Conduct field visits for site walkdowns, constructability reviews, construction support, and other site meetings as needed
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives
  • Other assignments may include relay setting development, 3D modeling/design, or industry/professional technical committee involvement
  • Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience
  • Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience (Master's degree may be considered as up to 1 year experience)
  • Engineer I 0+ years related experience
  • Engineer II 1+ years related experience
  • Engineer III 3+ years related experience
  • Engineer IV 5+ years related experience
  • Professional Engineer registration or ability to obtain P.E. registration strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with NESC, IEEE, and other relevant codes and standards
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

Company Overview

  • For 50 years, Orbital Engineering has provided the full-service Engineering, Risk Mitigation, and Project Delivery expertise of a large company with the flexibility, responsiveness, cost advantages, and personal attention of a local company. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://orbitalengr.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Orbital Engineering, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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