United States onlySubstation Drafter - Protection & Control - REMOTE WORK
About Us
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering, Inc. (Orbital) has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Overview
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Drafter for our Substation Engineering group for a REMOTE WORK position. Responsible for development of substation design packages for clients across the US. Primary responsibilities include creating electrical protection & control deliverables. Projects range in size, complexity, and voltage class from small distribution equipment upgrades to large transmission projects. Depending upon the complexity of the project, the candidate may prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing drawing packages for electric substation projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist engineers and designers in the design, drafting and development of engineering systems documentation.
- Preparation of various electrical drawings according to client and company standards including equipment plans and elevations and details, conduit routing plans and elevations, grounding plans and details, single line diagrams, schematic diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
- Interpretation and translation of field notes into electronic drawing deliverables
- Perform field visits to heavy industrial plants and utility substations to verify accuracy of drawings.
- Design/drafting in AutoCAD and/or Bentley MicroStation products.
- Preparation of electrical lists and bills of materials from design drawings.
- Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
- Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
- Perform quality reviews and peer checks as assigned.
- Train, develop and mentor less-experienced team members.
- Perform other assignments as needed.
- Work with Project Management team to develop project plans and provide project updates.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in computer aided drafting or high school diploma and at least one year of drafting course work or equivalent technical experience.
- Position to be filled at an appropriate level according to candidate experience.
- Drafter I 1+ years related experience
- Drafter II 5+ years related experience
- Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
- Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems and/or MicroStation, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
- Education or experience with 3D drafting software is preferred.
- Knowledge of drafting standards, techniques and procedures.
- Proficiency with the manipulation of vector and raster drawing files in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
- Ability to create and/or modify drawings from markups with a high level of attention to detail.
- 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.
- Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
- 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.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
