GAI Consultants, Inc. · 1 month ago
Lead Substation Physical Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
10+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Lead Designer for Substation Physical Design to perform design-related tasks and provide technical guidance and mentoring to CAD staff. The role involves managing multiple substation engineering projects and ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Manage, design, and perform design checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following: Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangements, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection, and rigid bus analysis with the ability to produce the associated drawings utilizing client specific CAD software
Create physical layouts and substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings
Creation of project criteria
Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials
Design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers
Design and sizing of conduit and high voltage conductor
Ordering long-lead item materials
Perform QA/QC reviews on drawing packages for adherence to client standards
Document QAQC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team
Participating and/or developing trainings associated with substation physical design
Provides leadership, coaching, onboarding, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when required
May act as a lead or first-level supervisor
Traveling to other offices and meeting with clients as required and attending project-specific meetings on a regular basis
Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management
Managing and assisting with the development of the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects
Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions
Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes
Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts
Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments
Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation
Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred (Inventor, P4I, etc.)
Performs and guides others on deliverables with focus on adherence to CAD standards, software utilization and data management procedures; and ability to independently perform analyses
Maintains an overall ‘Big Picture” approach to the ongoing development, maintenance and adherence to CAD Standards and data management procedures and makes recommendations to supervisors
Responsible for task management and adherence to deadlines and scope
Focuses a significant effort to mentoring lower-level CAD Operators. Provides solutions to unique problems. cites insufficiencies and supplies recommendations
Given general instructions and works independently with minimal supervision. Receives general review of project work
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Facilitates interaction among staff. Able to effectively coach and mentor lower-level CAD Staff. Interacts closely and effectively with Project Team. Interacts and advises at regular project meetings
Qualification
Required
10+ Years of Experience
Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience
Driver's License
Advanced level of skills in CAD software
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred (Inventor, P4I, etc.)
Benefits
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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