Protection & Controls Engineer 2

Description

• 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.
• Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem.
• Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
• Manage, design, and perform QA/QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following:
• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes.
• Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
• Document QAQC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
• Design of interfacing with SCADA systems and communications including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Review junior engineer’s designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client’s protection.
• Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
• Ordering long-lead item materials.
• Integrate protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.
• Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.
• Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Traveling to other offices and meeting with clients and attending project-specific meetings on a regular basis.
• Creation of project criteria.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.
• Managing and assisting with the development of the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.
• Design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators.

Requirements

• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
• B.S. or M.S. Engineering
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.
• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
• 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.
• Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required.
• Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
• Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.
• 6+ Years of Experience
• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
• 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