Substation Protection & Controls Engineer II

GAI Consultants Inc.; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Paid time off

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking an Engineer 2 (Protection & Controls) for substation-related work. This role focuses on protection and control design, QA/QC, and mentoring staff on multiple projects including high voltage substations up to 500kV.

You will review drawings, interface with SCADA/RTU/IEDs, manage scopes and budgets, and travel to client sites as needed. Exceptional technical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in protection and controls engineering.
• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligible.

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.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Skills

Protection & Controls design

Project management

Mentoring staff

QA/QC

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Engineer 2 (Protection & Controls) for substation-related work. This role focuses on protection and control design, QA/QC, and mentoring staff on multiple projects including high voltage substations up to 500kV.

You will review drawings, interface with SCADA/RTU/IEDs, manage scopes and budgets, and travel to client sites as needed. Exceptional technical and communication skills are required.