Entry Level Substation Physical Design Engineer

GAI Consultants is currently seeking an entry level Substation Physical Design Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Lisle, IL, Pittsburgh, PA, or Kansas City, KS office. It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have familiarity with substation design and relevant engineering internship or co-op work experience. #Substation #KansasCity

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage substations and switchyards
• 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
• Integrate physical layout and design of substations to interface with protection and control drawings or vice versa
• Develop control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications
• Create project criteria
• Develop design specifications including the overall bill of materials
• Design and size auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers
• Design and size conduit, cable, and backup generators
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews
• Travel to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Assist with the technical development of the scope of services and cost estimates for substation and P&C projects
  
  

Required Skills And Experience:

• 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
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication skills, in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Detail-oriented and able to demonstrate professionalism at all times, with a “Client First” approach to all interactions
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and possess strong time management skills.
• Proficient with MS Office applications
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience:

• Familiarity with substation design
• Relevant engineering internship or co-op work experience
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors in professional office settings.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10-20 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.
  
  

General Characteristics

• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
• Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.
• Understands and complies with ethical codes.
  
  

Minimum Years Of Experience

• Entry / 0 Years of Experience
  
  

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree
  
  

Technical Responsibilities

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Performs basic computations or analysis.
• Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Observes construction activities.
  
  

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• No managerial responsibilities at this level.
  
  

Management Responsibility

• Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
• Attains mentored experience from a licensed engineer.
  
  

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members.
  
  

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.

Benefits To 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
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Experience

Required

Related Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License