Senior Electrical Engineer at Orbital Engineering, Inc. in Greater Chicago Area | Kablio

Role

Description

electrical design

design review

standards development

proposal prep

team management

business development

Mentor junior engineers and staff
Manage a team of individuals to complete projects, as necessary.
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
Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
Support regional business development initiatives including capability discussions with existing and new clients.
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.
Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System

Requirements

autocad

electrical engineering

pe certification

team leadership

10+ years

industrial

Orbital is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical support and oversight for heavy industrial electrical projects in the Hammond, IN Region (Greater Chicago.) The position requires demonstrated engineering and design competency, preferably in a consulting environment, and with heavy industrial engineering projects. This is a hybrid position that will require a mix of working remote, as well as in our Hammond, IN Office.

Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states
Experience leading project teams or engineering teams.
Ten (10) years of prior professional experience

Benefits

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.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

50th Anniversary

Years of Expertise

Evolved from plant safety pioneers to managing complex projects.

25k+ Projects

Project Milestones

Completed over 25,000 projects for Fortune 500 clients and municipalities.

Founded in 1969, it began as a mission to make industrial facilities safer and has quietly matured into a global engineering partner.
Privately held and veteran‑owned, it blends advanced tech—drones, robotics, tablet apps—and decades of hands‑on engineering.
Typical projects span from substation rebuilds and compressor stations to marine docks, pipelines, steel mill upgrades and wastewater facilities.
Sector strengths include utilities, downstream and midstream oil & gas, metals and public infrastructure such as airports and rail.
Operates across six major U.S. offices—including its Pittsburgh HQ, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Houston—and even supports global on‑site teams.
Its construction management uses proprietary software for real‑time QA/QC, marrying digital oversight with field expertise.
Asset integrity services range from arc‑flash and fall‑protection inspections to structural, mechanical and fireproofing assessments.
A standout feature: in‑house apps and cloud‑based databases for live project documentation—photos, schedules, reports—linking the field to clients in real time.

Culture + Values

Opportunities – We seek opportunities to improve our business and the businesses of our clients.
Reliability & Repeatability – We are accountable in everything we are tasked to do and repeat our successes.
Be Extraordinary – We deliver exceptional work to each other and our clients.
Innovation – We embrace technology. We are creative problem solvers.
Transparency – We are honest with ourselves and our clients. We help others see the value in who we are and what we do.
All Hands on Deck – We acknowledge every employee is a key to our success.
Longevity – We believe in creating long-term, sustainable relationships with our clients.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting minority‑ and woman‑owned business partnerships.
Provide opportunities to join various minority and professional groups.

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About Us

Careers

Role

Description

electrical design

design review

standards development

proposal prep

team management

business development

Mentor junior engineers and staff
Manage a team of individuals to complete projects, as necessary.
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
Review client requests for proposals and scopes of work. Act as Orbital representative at bid walkdowns. Prepare manhour estimates and proposals.
Support regional business development initiatives including capability discussions with existing and new clients.
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.
Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System

Requirements

autocad

electrical engineering

pe certification

team leadership

10+ years

industrial

Exposure to the Metals, Midstream Oil & Gas, Refineries & Petrochemical and/or Utilities & Power Generation industries
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineer (PE) certification and ability to obtain certification in other states
Experience leading project teams or engineering teams.
Ten (10) years of prior professional experience

Benefits

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

50th Anniversary

Years of Expertise

Evolved from plant safety pioneers to managing complex projects.

25k+ Projects

Project Milestones

Completed over 25,000 projects for Fortune 500 clients and municipalities.

Founded in 1969, it began as a mission to make industrial facilities safer and has quietly matured into a global engineering partner.
Privately held and veteran‑owned, it blends advanced tech—drones, robotics, tablet apps—and decades of hands‑on engineering.
Typical projects span from substation rebuilds and compressor stations to marine docks, pipelines, steel mill upgrades and wastewater facilities.
Sector strengths include utilities, downstream and midstream oil & gas, metals and public infrastructure such as airports and rail.
Operates across six major U.S. offices—including its Pittsburgh HQ, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Houston—and even supports global on‑site teams.
Its construction management uses proprietary software for real‑time QA/QC, marrying digital oversight with field expertise.
Asset integrity services range from arc‑flash and fall‑protection inspections to structural, mechanical and fireproofing assessments.
A standout feature: in‑house apps and cloud‑based databases for live project documentation—photos, schedules, reports—linking the field to clients in real time.

Culture + Values

Opportunities – We seek opportunities to improve our business and the businesses of our clients.
Reliability & Repeatability – We are accountable in everything we are tasked to do and repeat our successes.
Be Extraordinary – We deliver exceptional work to each other and our clients.
Innovation – We embrace technology. We are creative problem solvers.
Transparency – We are honest with ourselves and our clients. We help others see the value in who we are and what we do.
All Hands on Deck – We acknowledge every employee is a key to our success.
Longevity – We believe in creating long-term, sustainable relationships with our clients.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting minority‑ and woman‑owned business partnerships.
Provide opportunities to join various minority and professional groups.

Articles

About Us

Careers