GAI Consultants, Inc. · 15 hours ago
P&C Project Designer 1
Lisle, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Designer 1 for Substation P&C Design who will perform P&C design-related tasks and provide technical guidance to entry-level staff. The successful candidate will work on various substation engineering projects, focusing on high voltage substation designs and mentoring junior staff.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams 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
Create or modify wiring designs for substation equipment
Perform QA/QC reviews on drawing packages for adherence to client standards
Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team
Participating and/or developing trainings associated with substation protection and controls design
Mentoring and onboarding of staff as required
Traveling to other offices and meeting with clients as required and attending project-specific meetings on an as needed 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
Travel up to 10% for client meetings/site visits
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
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation
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
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
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Comvest Partners
2022-10-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary DeJidas
President / CEO
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