GAI Consultants Inc

Technical Specialist 4

GAI Consultants Inc • $90K — $120K *
Lisle, IL 60532In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. Engineering or relevant technical degree
  • 8+ years' experience in substation design preferred
  • Strong knowledge of protection and control design principles
  • Proficiency in creating and revising engineering drawings
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to conduct voltage drop calculations and Load Studies
  • Effective communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Manage and perform design checks for electrical systems
  • Develop and revise engineering drawings and specifications
  • Conduct voltage drop calculations for AC and DC systems
  • Create project criteria and bill of materials
  • Design auxiliary systems including load centers and batteries
  • Assist in mentoring junior engineers and reviewing designs
  • Travel to client sites and project meetings regularly

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentorship
  • Flexible work schedule with potential for extended hours
  • Engagement with a diverse range of substation engineering projects
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Ability to work on high voltage projects up to 500kV
Full Job Description
GAI Consultants is seeking a candidate for a Technical Specialist 4 that will perform protection and control design related tasks, technical guidance/training/mentoring of staff, and assist with 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.

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, three-lines, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, AC and DC panel schedules, and SCADA drawings.
  • Perform voltage drop calculations and Load Studies for AC and DC systems
  • Creation of project criteria.
  • Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials and cables lists.
  • Design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
  • Ordering long-lead item materials.
  • Assist in reviewing junior engineer's designs and verify they meet client standards and specifications.
  • Document QAQC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
  • Traveling to other offices and meeting with clients 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.
  • A minimum of 8 years substation design experience is preferred.

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
  • 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 Experience
  • 6+ Years of Experience

Education
  • B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure
  • Driver's License required

Technical Responsibilities
  • Supports design of complete project, system, component, or process.
  • Frequently supports preparation of complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
  • Supports designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management
  • Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical staff.
  • Frequently plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
  • Frequently prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
  • Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering 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.
  • Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through 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 non-technical audiences.

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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