Senior Designer III leads large natural gas pipeline and utility projects, ensuring compliance with federal/industry standards while mentoring teams and overseeing design deliverables using CAD tools.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Designer III - Natural Gas to be responsible for managing large and complex design projects, providing strategic leadership, and ensuring compliance with industry and client standards. This is a REMOTE role and requires exceptional technical expertise, leadership abilities, and the capability to drive innovative solutions in multi-discipline project environments.
Essential Functions
Project Leadership:
Lead and manage the design of large and complex single-discipline and multi-discipline projects.
Oversee the preparation of detailed designs, drawings, and 3D models, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Coordinate and integrate input from engineers, designers, and drafters across multiple disciplines to meet project objectives.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
Ensure all designs adhere to applicable standards, including:
49 CFR Part 192: Federal safety standards for natural gas pipelines.
ASME B31.8: Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.
ASME B31: General pressure piping standards.
Develop and maintain internal design standards and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency for existing clients and for new ones.
Update templates and quality control documents as needed to ensure that they are consistent and comply with company/client standards.
Perform quality control reviews on project deliverables, identifying and addressing potential issues.
Team Leadership and Mentorship:
Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level designers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
Provide expert guidance on resolving complex design challenges, offering practical and innovative solutions.
Lead training initiatives to improve team proficiency and adherence to best practices.
Strategic Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate with project managers, clients, and cross-discipline teams to define project scopes and ensure successful execution.
Represent the design team in high-level client and project meetings, addressing technical and strategic concerns.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on design requirements and deliverables.
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline strongly preferred.
15+ years of experience in design and drafting, including leadership roles in large-scale industrial or utility projects.
Expert-level proficiency in design software, such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or Civil 3D.
Proven leadership skills with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of natural gas systems, including pipelines, compressor stations, and pressure control systems.
Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance in the natural gas or utility industries.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business enterprise software.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based with regular site visits to verify project designs and support multi-discipline teams.
Exposure to industrial and utility environments, requiring adherence to safety protocols and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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:
$85,000 – $115,000 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.