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Orbital Engineering

Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering

Remote — United States (see country and timezone requirements)

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Job description

Job Title:

Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering

Location:

Remote (U.S. based)

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Electrical Engineering to support our Heavy Industrial Services division. This is a remote position that will interface with teams and resources across the United States and international locations.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the execution of all activities of the electrical departments within the division. Schedule, organize, direct and review all electrical resources and activities.

Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison, and support organizational business development initiatives as a technical resource

Identify resource and staffing needs, lead and/or participate in recruiting and interviews, onboard new team members, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews

Direct, develop, supervise and provide technical guidance to the electrical departments

Establish and execute operational plans for the department with respect to routine, tools and resources to ensure consistent operations and growth of skill sets.

Identify training and career development opportunities and create plans for the departments and specific individuals.

Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department. Periodically assess availability of required discipline industry codes and standards and maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications when required.

Research, evaluate, and stay current on emerging and existing engineering design software, digital execution tools, workflows, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, cost competitiveness, and scalability in project delivery and construction engineering.

Supervise and review the preparation of engineering proposals including scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates

Contribute technically or managerially on high visibility projects

Review discipline project financials with the department managers. Assist in the development of mitigation plans and corrective actions when necessary.

Promote Orbital’s safety culture through active safety engagements and compliance audits of Orbital’s safety requirements, including but not limited to, employee training and site visit checklists

Support the organization through interaction with the other discipline managers, project managers and business unit leads

Ensure all department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with the Orbital Quality Management System (QMS) through implementation and enforcement of stated policies and practices.

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:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

15 years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, and well-rounded expertise in heavy industrial engineering projects such as oil & gas, chemicals, steel, and power generation

Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering and design teams in a consulting engineering environment

Experience in developing resources and implementing work share with high value engineering centers

Professional Engineer license

Working knowledge of analytical and design software such as AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, SKM and ETAP

Candidate should have thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general MS Office products, design & business enterprise software and document control systems

Superior communication and interpersonal skills

Must excel in working in a team environment

Occasional domestic travel will be required

Location Note:

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

Salary Range:

$150,000-230,000 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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Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.

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