GAI Consultants Inc

Lead Substation Physical Designer

GAI Consultants Inc • $90K — $120K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Reposted 1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in substation physical design or related field
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Microstation; 3D CAD experience preferred
  • Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform design checks related to substation engineering activities
  • Create physical layouts and substation designs integrating with control drawings
  • Develop design specifications and overall bill of materials
  • Perform QA/QC reviews and maintain documentation
  • Provide training and mentorship to CAD/design staff
  • Travel for client meetings and project-specific discussions
  • Manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines and scope

Benefits

  • Market-based competitive compensation
  • Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off plus an additional floating holiday
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement and support for professional development
Full Job Description
GAI Consultants is seeking a Lead Designer for Substation Physical Design that will perform physical design related tasks, technical guidance/training/mentoring of CAD/design staff and perform design reviews as required. The successful candidate will work on various substation engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects from 12kV through 500kV. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility - this position can be performed in a hybrid or fully remote capacity.

Job Duties:
  • Manage, design, and perform design checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following:
    • Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangements, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection, and rigid bus analysis with the ability to produce the associated drawings utilizing client specific CAD software.
    • Create physical layouts and substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings.
    • 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 and high voltage conductor.
    • Ordering long-lead item materials.
    • Perform QA/QC reviews on drawing packages for adherence to client standards.
    • Document QAQC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
  • Participating and/or developing trainings associated with substation physical design.
  • Provides leadership, coaching, onboarding, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when required.
  • May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
  • Traveling to other offices and meeting with clients as required and attending 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 the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
  • Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
  • Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts.
  • Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments.
  • Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required.
  • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
  • Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred (Inventor, P4I, etc.)

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work indoors in professional office settings.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
  • Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.
  • Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
  • Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10-20 pounds, with or without assistance.
  • Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
  • Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.

General Characteristics
  • Advanced level of skills. Strives to become proficient in aspects of the software. Seeks to advance his or her knowledge of project design development. Stays current on software updates and advises based on technical changes. Promotes and instructs others on advanced techniques and new methods.

Minimum Years of Experience
  • 10+ Years of Experience

Education
  • Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience.

Certification/Licensure
  • Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities
  • Performs and guides others on deliverables with focus on adherence to CAD standards, software utilization and data management procedures; and ability to independently perform analyses.
  • Maintains an overall 'Big Picture" approach to the ongoing development, maintenance and adherence to CAD Standards and data management procedures and makes recommendations to supervisors.

Project and Task Management
  • Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.

Management Responsibility
  • Focuses a significant effort to mentoring lower-level CAD Operators. Provides solutions to unique problems. cites insufficiencies and supplies recommendations.
  • Given general instructions and works independently with minimal supervision. Receives general review of project work.

Communication Skills
  • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitates interaction among staff. Able to effectively coach and mentor lower-level CAD Staff. Interacts closely and effectively with Project Team. Interacts and advises at regular project meetings.

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About GAI Consultants Inc

GAI Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 employees in offices throughout the eastern United States. GAI provides local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
Learn more about GAI Consultants Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$150 million
* Ladders Estimates

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