Lead Electrical Engineer

Company: Orbital Engineering, Inc.
Location: Bensalem
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Lead Electrical Engineer 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 is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for heavy industrial electrical projects in the Pennsylvania Region. This is a hybrid position. It is preference for candidates to live local to local to Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh/Philadelphia) or Ohio. The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in a consulting environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals. • Lead electrical projects and develop contractor construction packages including single line diagrams, equipment plans, cable/conduit routing plans, interconnecting wiring diagrams, loop diagrams and scopes of work. For larger projects, coordinate with other engineers and designers as required to execute the scope. Review calculations and deliverables for completeness and accuracy prior to issuance to client. • Support regional business development initiatives including capability discussions with existing and new clients. • Lead internal and external quality and design review meetings throughout the course of the project • Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects • Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System • Mentor junior engineers and staff • Manage a team of individuals to complete projects, as necessary. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university • Ten (10) years of prior professional experience • Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries • Proficiency in AutoCAD • Experience leading project teams or engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications • Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states 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. LI-Hybrid

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