Technical Specialist 2

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Relay Settings Technical Specialist 2 with protective relay experience to work on transmission and distribution systems in substations and protection/control projects through 500kV.

The role emphasizes a Client First approach and involvement in detailed design and mentoring across projects. The candidate will perform relay setting development for SEL, GE, ABB relays, conduct short circuit analyses, and use Aspen OneLiner, PSS CAPE, and GE EnerVista to implement

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in protective relay settings.
Experience with microprocessor relays (SEL, GE, ABB) preferred.
Ability to conduct short circuit studies and relay coordination.
Understanding of protection schemes and schematics.

Responsibilities

Develop protective relay settings for microprocessor relays for transmission and substations.
Perform short circuit analysis and coordination studies.
Utilize protection software tools (SEL, GE EnerVista, Aspen OneLiner).
Assist on multiple projects with mentoring and supervision.
Manage tasks and prioritize deadlines.

Skills

Protective relay design

Relay settings

Short circuit analysis

Aspen OneLiner

PSS CAPE

SEL AcSELerator

GE EnerVista

Mentoring staff

Project management

Education

B.S. Engineering

Tools

Aspen OneLiner

PSS CAPE

SEL AcSELerator Quickset

GE EnerVista

Job description

Company paid life insurance

GAI Consultants is seeking a Relay Settings Technical Specialist 2 with protective relay experience for transmission and distribution systems. The successful candidate will work on various substation and/or protection and control engineering project including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on "Client First" approach to all interactions.

Job Duties

Development of Protective Relay Settings for microprocessor relays including: SEL, GE, ABB and others. For both transmission line relays (line differential, Step distance and Pilot Schemes) and Substation relays (Capacitor Banks, Transformers and Buses)
Conduct short circuit analysis and relay coordination studies using Aspen OneLiner and/or PSS CAPE.
Utilize SEL AcSELerator Quickset and GE EnerVista software
Implementation of control and protection schemes including interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams and preparing relay logic to complete the schemes.
Mentoring and managing staff at all levels.
Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management.
Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts.

Travel

10% to job sites or client meetings as needed.

General Characteristics

Acquires fundamental knowledge and develops skills in a specific practice area through mentored experience.
Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
Understands and complies with ethical codes.

Minimum Years Of Experience

2+ Years of Experience

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Technical Responsibilities

Performs basic design tasks.
Assists on tasks such as: field activities, material testing, CADD work, permit applications, and report writing.

Project and Task Management

Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
No managerial responsibilities at this level.

Management Responsibility

Receives close supervision on most aspects of assignments, particularly on difficult problems, and a general review of all aspects of work.
Attains mentored experience from a licensed engineer.

Communication Skills

Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
Practices professionalism and respectful inclusion in the workplace.
Engages in few project stakeholder interactions.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array 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 team that’s committed 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