Lead Distribution Engineer with PE License - REMOTE WORK

Job Title Lead Distribution Engineer - REMOTE WORK Location: Remote (U. S. based) FLSA Classification Exempt Job Description: Orbital Engineering , Inc. is currently seeking a Lead Distribution Engineer for a REMOTE WORK role or HYBRID role to support our Hammond, Indiana office.

Candidates with a Professional Engineer (PE) license are strongly preferred.

Orbital Engineering ’s Utility Services Department partners with Utility and Communication Companies in Engineering and Construction operations for Joint Use Pole Attachment Programs (JU), Distribution Engineering Design Projects, and Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) programs, such as the Pennsylvania Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Program (LTIIP).

This position will directly support projects within the Utility Services Department’s pole attachment application process and power delivery improvement process.

The Utility Services team is also responsible for analyzing requests for attachment to client’s poles and network reliability improvements on client’s electric distribution systems.

Utility Services staff support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Essential Functions Lead design teams of 2 to 10 engineers and designers to execute overhead and underground distribution projects Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff Advocating for safety within the group.

Ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies Provide senior level engineering, designing, and specification preparing guidance and evaluation on projects Develop standards and guidelines that are in accordance with Orbital quality and standards for department Review and conduct employee performance appraisals Create training opportunities for department.

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