GAI Consultants, Inc. · 1 month ago
Entry Level Substation Physical Design Engineer
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is currently seeking an entry level Substation Physical Design Engineer to join their Power Delivery Substation Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the detailed design of substations and switchyards, as well as developing and revising engineering drawings and specifications.
Consulting
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
Qualification
Required
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
B.S. Engineering or other technical degree
Driver's License
Preferred
Familiarity with substation design
Relevant engineering internship or co-op work experience
Benefits
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
Company
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that provides customized solutions and local expertise to clients in the power, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Comvest Partners
2022-10-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary DeJidas
President / CEO
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