GAI is seeking a Project Engineer 2 (transmission line) to join our Power Delivery team. Required skills include transmission line design experience, critical thinking, problem solving, organization, team-focus, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real life problems. Candidates with a minimum of 1-year of experience and knowledge in PLS-CADD are eligible for remote work. Candidates without PLS-CADD knowledge need to be based at any GAI office on-site or on a hybrid schedule.
The Project Engineer 2 is responsible for technical leadership and the successful delivery of transmission line designs while maintaining the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of projects within GAI's Transmission & Distribution Division. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills.
General Characteristics- Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.
- Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
- Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
- Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
- Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
- Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.
Minimum Years of ExperienceEducationCertification/Licensure- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
- Driver's License
Technical Responsibilities- Frequently serves as the technical advisor in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
- Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
- Frequently develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
Project and Task Management- Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
- Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects.
- Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
- Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
- Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
Management Responsibility- Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
- Mentors senior staff.
- Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.
Communication Skills- Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
- Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.
- Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
- Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include: Competitive Pay & Recognition - Market based, competitive compensation
- Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security - 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
