Distribution Design Instructor - REMOTE WORK

Distribution Design Instructor

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 Services team 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 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.  Our staff 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 Distribution Design Instructor within our Utility Services team to support the implementation of our training center. Candidates residing in the United States seeking REMOTE WORK arrangements will be considered, with preference given to those located in the Pittsburgh, PA area.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Leads the development and implementation of effective training materials, documents, and programs for the Distribution Design Services team. This includes training needs assessment, course outline preparation, development of lesson plans and presentation training aids, administer exams, and course evaluations.
• Mentors, instructs, and/or trains junior distribution designers and engineers in electric utility distribution design.  Including delivering training in areas below:
• Visually identifying, inspecting, and recording electric utility equipment and different construction situations in the field, including rights-of-way
• Applying the 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
• Utilizing Client proprietary software packages or equipment to complete daily responsibilities in the engineering design workflow process, may include facilitating new attachment permitting process.
• Communicating with others, including co-workers and clients, to agree on the best solution for engineering design.
• Coordinates training sessions and maintains training facilities, equipment, and other pertinent documentation.
• Responsible for tracking and providing direct feedback on trainee progress through training program.

• Supports design quality reviews and provides feedback to design teams for improvements
• Work is primarily office based but fieldwork may be needed throughout the training engineering design process.
• Must be willing to travel overnight or for extended periods of time, based on training and development needs.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required with 20+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design.
• Associates Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline with 15+ years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, or surveying
• Must have a working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction.
• Must have prior distribution design experience.
• Has an advanced knowledge of electrical theory, principles, and laws for electricity and utility distribution operations.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized.
• Computer proficiency including general Microsoft Office products, design, and business enterprise software.