Engineering Team Lead (Engineer 2)

GAI Consultants Inc; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based, competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc is seeking an Engineering Team Lead (Engineer 2 Transmission Line) to join our Power Delivery team. This position allows for hybrid or fully remote work from Homestead, PA. You will be responsible for the technical leadership and successful delivery of transmission line designs, maintaining project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

The ideal candidate must have transmission line design experience and strong leadership skills, managing various engineering tasks and mentoring junior staff. The company values work-life balance and provides comprehensive benefits packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Civil or Electrical engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transmission line design concepts.
• 6+ years of experience in transmission line design required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and engineering for transmission lines.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring quality and budget.
• Prepare specification packages and structural drawings.

Skills

transmission line design experience

critical thinking

problem solving

organization

team-focus

supervise & mentor junior staff

effective communication skills

attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college

PE License

6+ years of experience in transmission line design

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-TOWER

Job description

Pittsburgh (Homestead PA) 385 East Waterfront Drive Homestead, PA 15120, USA

GAI is seeking an Engineering Team Lead (Engineer 2 Transmission Line) to join our Power Delivery team working remotely based in Homestead, PA. Required skills include transmission line design experience, critical thinking, problem solving, organization, team-focus with the ability to supervise & mentor junior staff, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real life problems. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility – this position can be performed in a hybrid or fully remote capacity.

The Engineering Team Lead (Engineer 2 Transmission Line) is responsible for technical leadership and the successful delivery of transmission line designs while maintaining the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of projects within GAI’s Transmission & Distribution Division. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills.

Competency

• Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:
• Preparation of Specification Packages
• Preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings
• Design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower is a bonus
• Design and Analysis of foundations.
• Analysis of existing and proposed structures with regard to Client and Other required codes, standards, and specifications.
• Performance of Electrical Clearance checks and calculations.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Implements effective engineering methods, provides technical guidance, and acts as a resource for engineers and designers.
• Directly manages projects with no limit to the number or value of individual projects managed.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited college or university in engineering is required. Preferred a degree in Civil, or Electrical engineering.
• PE License required
• Comprehensive knowledge of transmission line design concepts and principles.
• Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships.
• 6+ years of experience in transmission line design.
• Required experience with PLS suite (PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE).
• Preferred experience with PLS-TOWER and FAD Tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work indoors in professional office settings.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10‑20 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.

Travel

• 10%

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.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Benefits

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Market-based, competitive compensation
• Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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