GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Substation Engineer 3 within our Power Delivery Engineering Business Unit. 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.
GAI’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.
Job Duties
- Design and perform QA/QC reviews for substation and protection and control systems up to 500kV.
- Develop and revise engineering drawings, including:
- One-line diagrams
- Schematics and wiring diagrams
- Grounding plans
- Physical arrangement drawings
- Control and relay panel layouts
- Equipment interconnection drawings
- Perform necessary calculations to support engineering drawings and design (e.g. grounding, lightning/shielding, voltage drop etc.)
Integrate protection and control systems with substation physical layouts and electrical equipment.
- Develop control and relay panel specifications, bill of materials, and project criteria documents.
- Design and size auxiliary systems, including:
- AC and DC systems
- Batteries and chargers
- Backup generators
- Conduit and cable systems
- Perform point-to-point checks and coordinate system integration activities.
- Review engineering deliverables prepared by junior staff to ensure compliance with client standards and design requirements.
- Develop or facilitate designs for greenfield and brownfield sites associated with electric utility and power generation projects.
- Perform engineering studies, feasibility assessments, site evaluations related to energy infrastructure projects or program initiatives .
- Facilitate 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
- Collaborate with utility, independent power producers (IPP), industrial, and energy sector clients to understand project goals, technical requirements & constraints, and regulatory compliance.
- Utilize latest design software to prepare detailed engineering designs, plans, and construction documents.
- Ability to evaluate designs that comply with client standards & NESC, industry best practices, environmental regulations, and safety requirements.
- Manage 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.
- Perform moderate to highly complex engineering design tasks while delegating routine assignments providing technical oversight to junior staff.
- Support business development efforts such as project pursuits, proposal development, scope definition, and client relationship management efforts.
- Support other project staff to participate in site visits, field investigations, construction support activities, and project meetings as required.
- Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, technical leadership, and problem-solving skills with utility clients.
- Adhere to the safety programs and procedures of GAI and our clients safety requirements and help develop job site visit safety plans.
- Travel to project sites, client offices, and other GAI offices as needed (occasional local/regional travel expected, approximately 10%–20% of the time).
Preferred Experience
- Experience performing in multidisciplinary teams in the utility, energy, industrial, and power generation clients from inception to completion.
- Familiarity with SRP, APS, and TEP engineering standards, permitting requirements, and design practices, with experience delivering utility infrastructure projects within Arizona.
- Strong proficiency in engineering design software.
General Characteristics
- Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
- Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- 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.
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
Certification/Licensure
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Technical Responsibilities
- Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.
- Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints.
Project and Task Management
- Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
- Predominantly 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 projects.
Management Responsibility
- Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
- Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
- Mentors’ direct reports and other engineers.
- Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.
Communication Skills
- 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.
Why GAI?â¯â¯
GAI 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. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.â¯â¯
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:â¯â¯
Competitive Pay & Recognition
- Market based, competitive compensation
- Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work–Life Balance
- Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Support and rewards for professional development and certifications