Distribution Engineer - Greater Kansas City Area

Summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. provides engineering and construction support services for utility projects. The Distribution Engineer will remotely support electric utility distribution and pole attachment projects in the Greater Kansas City area by preparing designs, construction packages, calculations, technical documentation, and field assessments while coordinating with clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop distribution voltage construction packages for both overhead and underground projects, including distribution equipment installation, feeder replacement, cable replacement, and pole replacements as part of an infrastructure improvement program
• Assist with distribution line design 2.4kV - 34kV
• Work with Designers and Engineers to prepare new drawings, modify existing drawings, or create as-built documents
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, engineering/project cost estimates, and execution schedules
• Provide technical support for customers and support regional business development initiatives
• Provide quality reviews of work prepared by others and adhere to the QA/QC process
• Prepare calculations and assist with equipment specifications
• Evaluate loading of various equipment components being installed such as transformers and structural loading of poles to ensure a cost-effective, safe and reliable design utilizing client specifications
• Visually identify, inspect, and record equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Apply National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards, Client Standards, Federal, State or Local Municipal Guidelines, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs (Pole Replacements, Communication Space Rearrangements, Joint-Use Design) for possible joint-use or make-ready construction
• Ability to analyze field collected data (including imagery) and accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation
• Regularly utilizes Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process
• 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) on engineering design to best determine the most cost-effective solution for their project
• Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted
• Transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner
• As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas
• Work is primarily remote/office based, but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on project assignment
• Will be required to attend meetings at clients’ sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Skills

• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Kansas City area
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical
• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, & utility standards
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project status
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
• Have or willing to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required
• Successful completion of the Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam from a state licensing board preferred
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables preferred
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Greater Kansas City area
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year ABET accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering; preferably electrical
• Experience or basic knowledge of concepts in the electric utility industry, including primary and secondary distribution systems, & utility standards
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project status
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, distribution design, GIS, and business enterprise software
• Have or willing to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license from a state licensing board
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance
• Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required

Nice to Haves

• Successful completion of the Engineer in Training (EIT) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam from a state licensing board preferred
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred
• Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred
• Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) is beneficial
• Knowledge of industry utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) for make-ready engineering and construction is beneficial
• Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables preferred
• Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications preferred

Benefits

• Remote work
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off program