Engineer 3 (Physical/P&C Substation)
Company: GAI Consultants Inc.
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionGAI 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
- Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity
and quality assurance.
- Typically, in responsible charge of projects.
- Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best
practices.
- Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design
requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
- Acknowledges and applies concepts of sustainability to
engineering projects.
Project and Task Management
- Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical
staff.
- 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 programs.
General Characteristics
- Independently applies extensive and diverse knowledge of
principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related
fields.
- Modifies or extends accepted theories and practices of
engineering to complete assignments.
- Acts in responsible charge of projects.
- 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.
Communication, Teamwork and Leadership
- 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.
- Sustains a diverse and inclusive team culture.
Management, Supervision and Guidance
- Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall
objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy
matters.
- Receives direction on unusual conditions and
developments.
- Provides mentored experience to direct reports and other
engineers.
- Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of
engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and
dependability.
Education
- B.S. Engineering
Certification/Licensure
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple
states.
Experience
- 8+
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:
- Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based
salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision,
dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term
Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
- 401k company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and non-technical
staff.
- 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 programs.
Qualifications
EducationBachelors of Engineering (required)
ExperienceProficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation
(preferred)Experience developing relay settings (preferred)
Licenses & CertificationsProfessional Engineer (required)Driver's
License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with
DisabilitiesThe 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)
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