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GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities in the Arizona region. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's evolving energy industry. \nGAI’s Power Delivery Engineering Business Unit provides engineering services supporting a diverse portfolio of energy infrastructure projects, including electric transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, substations, natural gas-fired generation facilities, pipeline development, renewable energy developments, industrial facilities, and manufacturing clients. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams in the planning, design, and delivery of complex utility and energy infrastructure projects, including those responsibilities listed below.\nJob Duties \nDesign and perform QA/QC reviews for substation and protection and control systems up to 500kV.\nDevelop and revise engineering drawings, including:\nOne-line diagrams\nSchematics and wiring diagrams\nGrounding plans\nPhysical arrangement drawings\nControl and relay panel layouts\nEquipment interconnection drawings\nPerform necessary calculations to support engineering drawings and design (e.g. grounding, lightning/shielding, voltage drop etc.)\nIntegrate protection and control systems with substation physical layouts and electrical equipment. \nDevelop control and relay panel specifications, bill of materials, and project criteria documents.\nDesign and size auxiliary systems, including:\nAC and DC systems\nBatteries and chargers\nBackup generators\nConduit and cable systems\nPerform point-to-point checks and coordinate system integration activities.\nReview engineering deliverables prepared by junior staff to ensure compliance with client standards and design requirements.\nDevelop or facilitate designs for greenfield and brownfield sites associated with electric utility and power generation projects.\nPerform engineering studies, feasibility assessments, site evaluations related to energy infrastructure projects or program initiatives .\nFacilitate discussions and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, structural, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, and permitting professionals to deliver complex energy infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget\nCollaborate with utility, independent power producers (IPP), industrial, and energy sector clients to understand project goals, technical requirements & constraints, and regulatory compliance.\nUtilize latest design software to prepare detailed engineering designs, plans, and construction documents.\nAbility to evaluate designs that comply with client standards & NESC, industry best practices, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.\nManage multiple projects and execute projects with minimal guidance while serving as a technical resource for project teams. Responsible for project execution, quality control, schedule management, and client satisfaction.\nPerform moderate to highly complex engineering design tasks while delegating routine assignments providing technical oversight to junior staff.\nSupport business development efforts such as project pursuits, proposal development, scope definition, and client relationship management efforts.\nSupport other project staff to participate in site visits, field investigations, construction support activities, and project meetings as required.\nDemonstrate strong collaboration, communication, technical leadership, and problem-solving skills with utility clients.\nAdhere to the safety programs and procedures of GAI and our clients safety requirements and help develop job site visit safety plans.\nTravel to project sites, client offices, and other GAI offices as needed (occasional local/regional travel expected, approximately 10%-20% of the time).\nPreferred Experience\nExperience performing in multidisciplinary teams in the utility, energy, industrial, and power generation clients from inception to completion.\nFamiliarity with SRP, APS, and TEP engineering standards, permitting requirements, and design practices, with experience delivering utility infrastructure projects within Arizona.\nStrong proficiency in engineering design software.\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\n8+ Years of Experience \nEducation\nB.S. or M.S. 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License, reciprocity in multiple states. \nTechnical Responsibilities\nDevelops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance. \nKeeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices. \nAnalyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints. \nProject and Task Management\nAssigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. \nPredominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work. \nPrepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. \nAssists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.\nManagement Responsibility\nReceives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. \nReceives direction on unusual conditions and developments. \nMentors’ direct reports and other engineers. \nDemonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability. \nCommunication Skills\nPossesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language. \nConsiders the needs of diverse project stakeholders. \nLeads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments. \nAnalyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership. \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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