Joint Use Designer

🕒 September 15

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

🔔 Pennsylvania – Remote

💵 $36k - $87k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✍️ Designer

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Orbital Engineering, Inc.

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1969

🏗️ Construction

💼 Consulting

🏭 Manufacturing

Construction • Consulting • Manufacturing

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is a veteran-owned engineering and technical services firm that provides full-service solutions in engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, asset integrity, and safety for industrial and infrastructure clients. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Pittsburgh with multiple regional offices, the company supports utilities, downstream and midstream oil & gas, metals (steel/aluminum), and public/private infrastructure projects, using advanced inspection technologies (drones/robotics) and proprietary tablet-based apps and databases to deliver inspections, retrofits, greenfield design, and turnkey asset management.

📋 Description

• Prepare construction documents, including plan and profile drawings, for overhead and underground electric distribution, fiber optic, and telecommunications facilities • Prepare make-ready work for joint use projects • Assist with engineering/project cost estimates and execution schedules • Provide field support during construction • Perform quality reviews and follow the QA/QC process • Evaluate equipment loading and pole structural loading for safe, reliable, cost-effective designs • Apply NESC, client, federal, state, and local standards and guidelines to engineering designs • Analyze field-collected data and imagery and update applicable software for design implementation • Use client proprietary software and equipment in the engineering design workflow, including attachment permitting processes • Complete assigned work within project schedules and budgets and communicate status to management • Communicate with clients to determine cost-effective project solutions • Provide documentation and support to accounting functions for project budgeting and accounting • Transcribe notes and use measuring devices to inspect and record field data • Attend client-site meetings and interact with the public, landowners, and operators as needed • Identify, inspect, and record equipment and construction situations in the field • Collaborate with coworkers and clients to determine engineering design solutions • Drive, stand, walk numerous miles daily, navigate complex terrain, and balance objects up to 20 pounds • Work in various weather conditions and residential, commercial, and industrial areas as needed • Perform primarily remote/office-based work with fieldwork throughout the design process • Travel overnight or for extended periods based on project assignment

🎯 Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years of experience in fieldwork or a construction environment, drafting, utility experience, or technical design • Associate Degree in engineering technology, construction, drafting technology, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience, with interest in fieldwork, surveying or equivalent experience • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction, GIS, drafting, or related technical discipline with 0-2 years of experience is preferred • Candidates with experience with DDS and Katapult are strongly preferred • Prior utility design experience or make-ready design experience preferred • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics preferred • Working knowledge of electrical distribution assets and/or communication equipment construction preferred • Experience in pole loading (Spida Calc, O-Calc, Pole Foreman, or Katapult) or other construction modeling software (AutoCAD) beneficial • Knowledge of utility or joint-use software (SPANS, NJUNS, IkeGPS) beneficial • Knowledge of utility distribution design and construction standards and industry practices • Ability to use design software packages • Familiarity with Design and Checking practices for engineering drawings and deliverables • Familiarity with Safe Work Practices and PPE applications • Organized with the ability to keep project data organized • Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects and communicate project statuses • Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office, design, and business enterprise software • Effective written and oral communication skills • Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems • Dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance • Ability to pass a fit for duty test • Ability to work from home and an office setting, as required • Ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test and submit to random testing • Willingness to travel overnight or for extended periods based on project assignment

🏖️ Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • 401(k)-retirement savings plan • Supplemental insurance options • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance • Company-paid short-term disability coverage • Company-paid maternity and bonding leave • Generous paid time off program • Remote/office work flexibility

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