QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2

GAI Consultants Inc; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Flexible work options

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC for protection and control systems in high‑voltage substations. This role focuses on design reviews, standards compliance, and interfacing with project teams across multiple locations in a hybrid capacity.

The candidate should have a 6+ year engineering background, a B.S. in Engineering or a technical field, and a PE license is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in engineering QA/QC
• Experience with protection and control design review for substations
• Familiarity with standards, client specs, and industry best practices

Responsibilities

• QA/QC the engineering design and review of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations (69kV–500kV)
• QA/QC protection schemes including one-line and three-line diagrams, control schematics, wiring diagrams
• QA/QC protection and control drawings to interface with substation layout and design
• QA/QC of control and relay panel layouts and specifications
• QA/QC of design specs including bill of materials
• QA/QC on auxiliary systems sizing (AC/DC load centers, batteries, chargers)
• QA/QC the design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators
• Review junior engineers' designs for client standards and gaps
• Document QA/QC reviews and communicate results to the team

Skills

QA/QC

Protection & Control

Substations

Electrical engineering

Leadership

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Job description

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

Austin, TX
5100 W Highway 290
Building 2, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78735, USA

Cleveland, OH
Cleveland, OH, USA

Columbus, OH
100 E Campus View Blvd
Columbus, OH 43235, USA

Tampa, FL
4890 W Kennedy Blvd
2 Urban Center, Suite 810
Tampa, FL 33609, USA

Louisville, KY
2550 Eastpoint Parkway, Suite 200
Louisville, KY 40223, USA

Houston, TX
1707 1/2 Post Oak Blvd
#657
Houston, TX 77056, USA

Midland, TX
601 N Marienfeld St
Suite 100-L
Midland, TX 79701, USA

Fort Wayne, IN
9921 Dupont Circle Drive West
Suite 215
Fort Wayne, IN 46825, USA

Jackson, MI
209 East Washington Avenue, Suite 200
Jackson, MI 49201, USA

GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. This role will serve as a QA/QC specialist only within the engineering team, ensuring that all protection and control designs meet regulatory standards, project requirements, and industry best practices. We value work-life balance and offer flexibility – this position can be performed in a hybrid capacity in these locations: Overland Park, KS, Pittsburgh, PA, Lisle, IL, Orlando, FL, or in a fully remote capacity.

Job Duties:

• QA/QC the engineering design and review of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations (typically 69kV to 500kV).
• QA/QC protection schemes including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• QA/QC protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.
• QA/QC of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
• QA/QC of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
• QA/QC on the design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
• QA/QC the design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators.
• Review junior engineer’s designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client’s protection.
• Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 6+

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

• Driver’s License
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License – Would like but not required

Technical Responsibilities

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.
• Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance

Project and Task Management

• Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to workindoorsin professional office settings.
• Ability to sit for extended periods whileperforming computer-based tasks.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment.
• Visual acuity to readprinted materials, digital screens, detailed documents,and perform detailed work.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment.Abilityto move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
• Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipmentweighingup to 10-20 pounds, with or withoutassistance.
• Adequatehearingtoparticipatein conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthat’scommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased, competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid 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

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

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