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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 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.\nJob Duties:\nManage, design, and perform QA/QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following: \nDevelopment 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.\nIntegrate protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.\nDesign of interfacing with SCADA systems and communications including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.\nDevelopment of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.\nCreation of project criteria.\nDevelopment of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.\nDesign and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.\nDesign and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators.\nOrdering long-lead item materials.\nPoint to Point checks.\nReview junior engineer’s designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client’s protection.\nDocument QAQC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.\nTraveling to other offices and meeting with clients and attending project-specific meetings on a regular basis.\nManaging tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management.\nManaging and assisting with the development of the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.\nAbility to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.\nMust be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.\nMust have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts. \nMust be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments.\nAbility to work extended hours or after hours when required. \nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to work indoors in professional office settings. \nAbility to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.\nFrequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.\nVisual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.\nOccasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.\nAbility to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10-20 pounds, with or without assistance.\nAdequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.\nAbility to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.\nGeneral Characteristics\nApplies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. \nIndependently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. \nLeads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.\nDevelops plans, specifications, and other project documents.\nSelects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.\nMinimum Years of Experience\n6+ Years of Experience\nEducation\nB.S. or M.S. Engineering \nCertification/Licensure\nProfessional Engineer (P.E.) 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Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. \nMentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products. \nAttends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.\nCommunication Skills\nCommunicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.\nWhy GAI?\nGAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. 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