Entry Level Substation Physical Design Engineer

Description

• Design and size auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers
• Observes construction activities.
• Travel to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Integrate physical layout and design of substations to interface with protection and control drawings or vice versa
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews
• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
• Develop and/or revise existing drawings for one line, physical arrangement, electrical schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, grounding, conduit and wire schedules, bill of materials, site development, battery sizing, and equipment layout, including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized, quality CAD drawings
• Develop control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications
• Create project criteria
• Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Assist with the technical development of the scope of services and cost estimates for substation and P&C projects
• Develop design specifications including the overall bill of materials
• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members.
• Perform detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage substations and switchyards
• Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.
• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Familiarity with substation design
• Detail-oriented and able to demonstrate professionalism at all times, with a “Client First” approach to all interactions
• Performs basic computations or analysis.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10-20 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to work indoors in professional office settings.
• Understands and complies with ethical codes.
• Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Entry / 0+ Years of Experience
• Attains mentored experience from a licensed engineer.
• Relevant engineering internship or co-op work experience
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication skills, in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program with a strong academic background and coursework in electrical power concepts/AC power systems analysis
• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and possess strong time management skills.
• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• 401k company match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance