Engineering Supervisor Protection & Controls – Substation Services - REMOTE WORK
Supervise a team designing, installing, and maintaining electrical substations, including P&C design packages, resource planning, and client coordination for U.S.-based remote work.
- Compensation
- $140K–$180K / yr
- Location
- United States
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Must have
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the design of electrical substations
- PE license highly preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to effectively organize multiple protection & controls design assignments and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time
- Experience managing design projects, including budgeting, scheduling and risk management
- Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams
- Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients
- Experience in creating and reviewing substation p&c design drawings
- Proficiency 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 conti
Full description
Job Title:
Engineering Supervisor - Protection & Controls
Location:
Remote (U.S. based)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an Engineering Supervisor – Protection & Controls to support our Substation Engineering group for a REMOTE WORK position. Primary responsibilities include leading a team of engineers and designers in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical substations. Responsible for development of P&C design packages for clients across the US. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects.
Essential Functions
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Leadership and Team Management
o Lead a small team of designers in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of electrical substations
o Manage the execution of p&c design projects of all sizes, including resource planning, risk management, and project delivery
o Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and manage career development for designers
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Budget and Resource Management
o Prepare or oversee the preparation of cost estimates and schedules for p&c design projects
o Allocate direct reports effectively to meet project demands
o Work closely with project managers and design managers to ensure that the portion of the project that is assigned is executed efficiently and to high standards
o Discuss any staffing needs with design managers as they arise
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Technical Expertise
o Provide technical leadership and mentorship to direct reports, fostering professional growth and ensuring best practices are followed
o Oversee the preparation of p&c designs
o Ensure the timely resolution of design issues, providing expert troubleshooting and problem-solving support
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Client and Stakeholder Interaction
o Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring strong communication and coordination throughout project lifecycles
o Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and timely delivery of services
o Assist in the preparation of proposals
- Compliance and Safety
o Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations for electrical substations