GAI Consultants Inc

Project Designer 3

GAI Consultants Inc • $85K — $100K *
Overland Park, KS 66212In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in high voltage substation design or relevant engineering field.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Microstation; experience with 3D CAD software preferred.
  • Demonstrated capability in managing projects and resources effectively.
  • Strong technical writing skills for developing design specifications and project documentation.
  • Ability to mentor junior design staff and provide technical training.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design tasks related to substation physical layout, including one-lines and grounding.
  • Create and revise drawings and specifications using client-specific CAD software.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure adherence to client standards and documentation maintenance.
  • Lead training sessions and mentoring programs for design staff.
  • Manage multiple projects while adhering to GAI’s project management standards.
  • Develop project scopes and cost estimates for substation and protection/control projects.
  • Travel to client meetings and project locations as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible work location, remote position available.
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership roles.
  • Supportive environment for mentoring and training team members.
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. This can be a remote postion.

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.

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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