GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. This role will serve as a QA/QC specialist only within the engineering team, ensuring that all protection and control designs meet regulatory standards, project requirements, and industry best practices. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility - this position can be performed in a hybrid capacity in these locations: Overland Park, KS, Pittsburgh, PA, Lisle, IL, Orlando, FL, or in a fully remote capacity.
Job Duties: - QA/QC the engineering design and review of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations (typically 69kV to 500kV).
- QA/QC protection schemes including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- QA/QC protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.
- QA/QC of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
- QA/QC of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
- QA/QC on the design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
- QA/QC the design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators.
- Review junior engineer's designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client's protection.
- Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
General Characteristics- Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
- Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.
Minimum Years of ExperienceEducation- B.S. Engineering or other technical degree
Certification/Licensure- Driver's License
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License - Would like but not required
Technical Responsibilities- Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
- Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
- Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.
- Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
Project and Task Management - Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
- Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
- Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
- Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects
Management Responsibility- Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
- Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products
- Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
Communication Skills- Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
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.
