What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer 3 (Physical/P&C Substation) position at GAI Consultants Inc.?
Description
GAI Consultants is seeking a Substation and / or Protection & Controls Engineer 3 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance / training / mentoring of staff, design reviews, QA / QC review, and enforcement related to all aspects of protection & controls design services. The successful candidate will work on various substation and / or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on a "Client First" approach to all interactions.
Job Duties :
- Manage, design, and perform QA / QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following :
- Development of and / or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangement, grounding, schematics and wiring, control and relaying panels and equipment wiring including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized quality CAD drawings.
- Integrate protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.
- Design of interfacing with SCADA systems and communications including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
- Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
- 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, cable, and backup generators.
- Ordering long-lead item materials.
- Point to Point checks.
- Review junior engineer's designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client's protection.
- 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.
Technical Responsibilities
Project and Task Management
General Characteristics
Communication, Teamwork and Leadership
Management, Supervision and Guidance
Education
Certification / Licensure
Experience
Why GAI :
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Benefits of working at GAI include :
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Experience
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and / or Microstation (preferred)
Experience developing relay settings (preferred)
Licenses & Certifications
Professional Engineer (required)
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
