Entry-Level Substation Design Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Technical Specialist (Electrical Engineer) to join the Power Delivery Substation Department.

You will perform detailed design of substations and switchyards, develop drawings, and coordinate with CAD operators to produce quality CAD deliverables. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with limited supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Skills

Electrical Eng

Communication

Detail-oriented

Time management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Technical Specialist (Electrical Engineer) to join the Power Delivery Substation Department.

You will perform detailed design of substations and switchyards, develop drawings, and coordinate with CAD operators to produce quality CAD deliverables. The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments with limited supervision.