Individual recognition within the organization holds particular significance for leadership.Two of Frantz’s directors recently earned prominent honors. One received the 2025 Women Worth Watching in STEAM award, while another was named among 20 people to know in engineering within the Pittsburgh region. Best Places to Work awards have also featured in Orbital’s recent recognition portfolio. The engineering sector faces acute talent competition as workforce shortages intensify across utility industries. According to Department of Labor estimates, nearly half of the current power sector workforce will retire within the next decade, creating unprecedented demand for qualified professionals. In this environment, workplace quality becomes a strategic differentiator rather than a peripheral concern. “Employees are clearly showing their preferences through their actions, aiming for a truly supportive work environment rather than merely benefits,” Frantz observes. Engineers and technical professionals increasingly wait for positions that offer genuine professional development and supportive cultures, making reputation excellence essential for recruitment and retention. ADDRESSING INDUSTRY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT The utility sector faces converging pressures that are reshaping infrastructure requirements and operational models. Grid modernization, enhanced resiliency against extreme weather events, and decarbonization initiatives dominate utility planning discussions. “Utilities are increasingly expected to strengthen their infrastructure against extreme weather, promote widespread electrification initiatives, integrate renewable energy sources, and do so while maintaining affordability and reliability for their customers,” Frantz says. Data centers alone are projected to consume 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2030, representative of just one dimension of surging demand. Orbital’s response centers on workforce investment and multidisciplinary integration. “We are focusing on assembling teams with diverse expertise across civil, structural, electrical, and gas engineering disciplines to deliver streamlined solutions,” Frantz avers.“Advanced technology platforms enable rapid 145 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 12 ORBITAL ENGINEERING, INC.
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