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Job Title:

Senior Electrical Designer (Remote)

Location:

Midwest Region - Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Missouri preferred

FLSA Classification

Non-exempt

Job Description:

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support our Midwest Region. This is a fully remote opportunity. Preference is for candidates to live local to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, or Missouri, however, we are open to candidates in other regions. The nature of the position involves working on multiple projects with other Designers and Engineers to support our industrial clients' needs. A successful candidate will excel in a team environment, is highly self-motivated, and is skilled in coordinating with other disciplines to ensure overall design accuracy.

Essential Functions

• Perform field surveys at existing client sites.
• Assist Industrial Engineers and direct less experienced Designers in the physical design, drafting, and development of electrical installation drawings.
• Can create physical layouts, equipment arrangement drawings including cable tabulations, cable tray drawings, grounding, lighting and associated documents.
• Knowledge and ability to detail electrical design drawings.
• Capability to perform quality control checks of electrical design drawings.
• Manage and schedule an electrical design and drafting team.

Physical Demands

• While performing this job, employees are required to regularly sit, walk, stand, bend, climb ladders, and use arms & hands.
• Employees must have good sight, including color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Employees must have the ability to talk and hear.
• Employees may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

• Use of filtering/purifying respiratory protection may be required in some situations.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

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.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate degree in Engineering or Design preferred.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Ten (10+) years of professional experience in electrical discipline for industrial clients.
• Design and drafting experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation products.
• Thorough understanding of and aptitude for current computer software, including CAD systems, point cloud software, and general Office Products.
• Working knowledge of the NEC and industry standards.
• Interpersonal skills
• Mathematical competency
• Computer proficiency
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation proficiency
• 3D experience is preferred
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects

Location Note:

This is a remote or hybrid position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's location.

Salary Range:

$70,000 -$110,000 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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