Electric Utility Designer​/Project Coordinator - Reading, Pennsylvania

Position: Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator - Reading, Pennsylvania
Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator - Reading, PA

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering 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.

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

This position will directly support projects within the Department's transmission engineering design projects. Additionally, staff will support GIS data analytics, creation of notifications, work orders, invoicing, and financial reports utilizing enterprise resource planning software.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Electric Utility Designer / Project Coordinator to support projects in Reading, PA. Candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of Reading, PA. The role will focus on supporting transmission line engineering and construction projects such as work request closeouts, data entry, and other administrative duties as needed. Electric utility design or construction project administration experience is required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Update work packages, close out work requests, perform data entry, and other administrative duties as needed.

* Ability to analyze field collected data to accurately update applicable software packages for successful design implementation

* Communicate with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design

* 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)

* Provides timely and detailed documentation and support to Orbital accounting functions for ensuring projects are on budget and appropriately accounted

* Can transcribe notes, use measuring devices to identify, inspect, and record the data which is found in an organized manner

* Can endure frequent driving, standing, walking (numerous miles a day), navigating (on foot or in a vehicle), and balancing objects which may weigh up to 20 pounds in congested and/or complex terrain

* As needed, must be able to work in all weather conditions and in residential, commercial, and industrial areas

* Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the engineering design process

* Will be required to attend meetings at clients' sites and regularly interact with the general public, including landowners and operators

Minimum Requirements

* Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 10 years of experience in transmission line design.

* Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project

* Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and effectively communicate project statuses

* Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software

* Effective written and oral communication at all levels within an organizational structure

* Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver's license with insurance

* Must be able to pass a fit for duty test

* Ability to work in an office setting

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics

* Working knowledge of electrical transmission and distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction

* Familiar with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables

* Familiar with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications

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…