Technical Leader Substation (Remote)

GAI Consultants is seeking a Substation Engineering Technical Leader. This position will be involved with substation engineering and physical design, overall project management, client interaction/development, proposal preparation, technical guidance/training/mentoring of staff, design reviews, scheduling, staffing, invoicing, budget control, QA/QC enforcement and business development related to all aspects of electrical substation and protections & controls design services. The successful candidate will work on various substation and/or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV. Thrive in GAI’s corporate culture that empowers employee advancement with support for career and professional development and engages with staff to build mutual trust and respect and consideration for diverse perspectives, people, experiences, and ideas.

Duties:

• Manage, design and perform QA/QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following:
• Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one lines, physical arrangement, grounding, conduit and wire schedules, bill of materials, and site development, battery sizing and equipment layout including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized, quality CAD drawings.
  • Integrate physical layout and design of substations to interface with protection and control drawings.
  • Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
  • Creation of project criteria.
  • Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
  • Design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
  • Design and sizing of conduit, cable and backup generators.
  • Ordering long-lead item materials
• Mentoring and managing staff at all levels.
• Travelling to other offices and to meet with clients and attend project specific meetings on a regular basis.
• Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management.
• Managing and assisting with the development of scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.
• Managing and assisting with the development and presentation of qualifications.
• Preparing and executing an annual business plan and participating in an annual strategic business planning session.

Requirements:

• Bachelors (B.S.) degree from an accredited college in Engineering.
• 10 years of Substation Physical and/or Protection & Controls engineering design experience in projects ranging up to 500kV
• Experience with grounding software (preferred)
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) Certification required.
• Excellent communication and writing skills and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
• Must be detail oriented and maintain professionalism at all times. “Client First” approach to all interactions.

Why GAI:

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits of working at GAI include:

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Experience

• Current Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
• 10 year(s): Substation Physical and/or Protection & Controls engineering design experience in projects ranging up to 500kV

• Experience with grounding software

Education

• Bachelors or better in Engineering

• Bachelors or better in Business Administration

Skills

• Leadership
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)