GAI is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer 3 to join our Power Delivery team working remotely based in Homestead, PA. Required skills include transmission line design experience, critical thinking, problem solving, organization, team-focus with the ability to supervise & mentor junior staff, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real life problems. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility - this position can be performed in a hybrid or fully remote capacity.
The Engineer 3 is responsible for technical leadership and the successful review of client 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.
Competency - Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.
Job Responsibilities: - Complete day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:
- Review and preparation of Specification Packages
- Review and preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings
- Review, design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower is a bonus
- Review, design and Analysis of foundations.
- Analysis of existing and proposed structures with regard to Client and Other required codes, standards, and specifications.
- Performance of Electrical Clearance checks and calculations.
- Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
- Must demonstrate attention to detail.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
- Implements effective engineering methods, provides technical guidance, and acts as a resource for engineers and designers.
- Directly manages projects with no limit to the number or value of individual projects managed.
Training- Comprehensive knowledge of transmission line design concepts and principles.
- Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships.
- Required experience with PLS suite (PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE).
- Preferred experience with PLS-TOWER and FAD Tools.
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.
- Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
- Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
- Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.
Minimum Years of ExperienceEducationCertification/Licensure- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Technical Responsibilities- Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
- Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
Project and Task Management- Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
- Predominantly 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 supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
- Mentors' direct reports and other engineers.
- Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.
Communication Skills- Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
- Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
- Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
- Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.
