Engineer 3 (P&C / Substation)

GAI Consultants is seeking a Substation and / or Protection & Controls Engineer 3 for substation-related work. This position will perform substation and protection and controls design, technical guidance / training / mentoring of staff, design reviews, QA / QC review, and enforcement related to all aspects of protection & controls design services.

The successful candidate will work on various substation and / or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on a "Client First" approach to all interactions.

Job Duties

• Manage, design, and perform QA / QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following :
• Development of and / or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangement, grounding, schematics and wiring, control and relaying panels and equipment wiring including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized quality CAD drawings.
• Integrate protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.
• Design of interfacing with SCADA systems and communications including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
• 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, cable, and backup generators.
• Ordering long-lead item materials.
• Point to Point checks.
• Review junior engineer's designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client's protection.
• Document QAQC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.

Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Project and Task Management

Qualifications

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.

Benefits of working at GAI include

GAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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