Senior Substation Engineer — 500kV Design & Protection

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. in Arizona seeks a Substation Engineer 3 to join its Power Delivery Engineering team.

This senior role emphasizes leading design, QA/QC, and project execution for utility-scale substation projects up to 500 kV in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will develop drawings, perform technical reviews, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support business development efforts while ensuring compliance with client standards, NESC, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred or reciprocity across states

Responsibilities

• Design and QA/QC reviews for substation and protection and control systems up to 500 kV
• Develop and revise engineering drawings: schematics, grounding plans, physical layouts, control/relay panel layouts
• Prepare specifications, BOMs, and project criteria documents
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex energy infrastructure projects
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and client satisfaction

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. in Arizona seeks a Substation Engineer 3 to join its Power Delivery Engineering team.

This senior role emphasizes leading design, QA/QC, and project execution for utility-scale substation projects up to 500 kV in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You will develop drawings, perform technical reviews, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support business development efforts while ensuring compliance with client standards, NESC, and safety requirements.