Project Technical Specialist 1

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Remote/hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Project Technical Specialist I to support EPC scope development for utility infrastructure projects. The role requires strong power delivery engineering experience across transmission, distribution, and substations, plus proven problem solving and collaboration skills.

A remote or hybrid schedule is offered to fit project needs. You will work with the Program Manager and clients to ensure successful project delivery, drive process improvements, and mentor junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil).
• Experience supporting electric utility transmission, distribution, or substation projects.
• Project management experience within utility, consulting, or EPC environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate client meetings with agendas, documentation, and action tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and improve EPC Scope of Work documents.
• Review engineering submittals for completeness, quality, and compliance.
• Mentor and train engineers and staff on best practices.
• Manage projects with scope, schedule, budget, safety, and profitability.

Skills

Power delivery

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

B.S. Engineering

Job description

GAI is seeking a Project Technical Specialist I to join our Power Delivery team, supporting the development of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Scope of Work (SOW) documents for utility infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in power delivery engineering design, including transmission, distribution, and/or substation projects, along with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and collaboration skills. This position offers the flexibility of a remote or hybrid work schedule.

This role combines technical leadership with project advisory responsibilities, supporting programs through all phases of project development and execution. The successful candidate will possess a strong technical foundation in electric utility engineering, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for applying engineering principles to solve real-world challenges. This position works closely with the Program Manager and client stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery and continuous process improvement.

Competency

• Strong knowledge of electric utility transmission, distribution, and substation engineering and design practices.
• Understanding of project management principles and the application of best practices to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and project execution.
• Ability to serve as a mentor and project management resource for Task Managers and project team members.
• Familiarity with transmission line and substation construction practices preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting requirements and regulatory compliance preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, management, and project teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and document control processes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate client meetings, including preparation of agendas, meeting documentation, and action item tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve project-specific EPC Scope of Work documents.
• Review engineering design submittals for completeness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Apply broad technical knowledge of electric utility infrastructure projects to support project execution and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal and client subject matter experts to enhance standards, procedures, and project documentation.
• Support quality assurance and quality control efforts through technical reviews, peer reviews, and process improvements.
• Develop and manage document control procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across projects.
• Mentor and train engineers, designers, and project staff on quality and technical best practices.
• Manage assigned projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability.
• Develop project proposals, including scope, schedule, staffing plans, and fee estimates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Foster and maintain strong client relationships by identifying opportunities for future work and supporting business development initiatives.
• Support the successful delivery of EPC programs through technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering. (Electrical Preferred)
• Experience supporting electric utility transmission, distribution, or substation projects.
• Experience developing engineering scopes of work, specifications, or construction packages.
• Project management experience within utility, consulting, or EPC environments.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required.

Technical Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.
• Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.
• Applies progressivelyacquiredexpertiseto resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs.
• Leads programs of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
• Analyzes complex problems across specialty areasappropriate tothe practice of engineering.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determineappropriate coursesof action.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Representstheir area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.
• Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts.
• Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad generalobjectivesand limits.
• Providescontinuedmentoredexperience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

• n/a

Experience

• 10+ years of experience.

Physical Requirements

• Travel details:Must pass MVRcheck to be confirmed as insurable to drive on company time/company vehicles; must be willing to travel asrequired by job.
• Lifting/maneuvering requirements: Up to 37lbs.
• Exposure to outdoor elements: approximately 5% of the day
• Walking long distances outdoors on uneven terrain: approximately 5% of the day
• Operating mid-size or full-size trucks offroad in various weather conditions: approximately 5% of the day
• Climbing, walking, bending, navigating construction landscapes: approximately 5% of the day

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Performancedriven 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
• Anadditionalfloating 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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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Experience with electric utility transmission, distribution, and/or substation projects; Developing engineering scopes of work, specifications, or construction packages; Project management experience in utility, consulting, or EPC environments; Leading or supporting complex engineering projects/programs and project team

10 years:

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional Engineer

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