Substation Design Engineer – Entry Level

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist (Electrical Engineer) to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role focuses on detailed design of substations, development of drawings, and coordination with CAD operators.

Familiarity with substation design and internship or co-op experience is advantageous. Responsibilities include design, drawing development, BOM management, and travel for site reviews and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Strong communication, written and oral, with clients and team.
• Detail-oriented with a client-first approach to interactions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage substations and switchyards.
• Develop and revise drawings for one line, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and layouts.
• Coordinate with CAD operators to produce organized, high-quality CAD drawings.
• Integrate physical layout with protection and control drawings where applicable.
• Develop control and relay panel layouts and specifications.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist (Electrical Engineer) to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The role focuses on detailed design of substations, development of drawings, and coordination with CAD operators.

Familiarity with substation design and internship or co-op experience is advantageous. Responsibilities include design, drawing development, BOM management, and travel for site reviews and client meetings.