Transmission Project Engineer 1

GAI Consultants Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Bonuses/Recognition

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer 1 to join our Power Delivery team as an Owner's Engineer. The role combines technical leadership in high-voltage transmission line design with advisory duties across project development and execution phases. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of engineering experience, a B.S.

or M.S. in Engineering, and a Professional Engineer license. Proficiency in PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower is required; travel to project sites will be

Competenze

• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with multi-state reciprocity.

Mansioni

• Prepare specification packages, structural and fabrication drawings.
• Perform design and analysis of transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower.
• Conduct foundation design and analysis.
• Perform electrical clearance checks and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with client codes, standards, and specifications.
• Develop understanding of Owner objectives and maintain client relationships.
• Support Owner by managing RFIs, review submittals, and oversee design compliance.
• Identify cost savings through schedule control, scope management, and change order oversight.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist with proposals.
• Travel to project sites for meetings and stakeholder engagement.

Conoscenze

Transmission line design

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organization

Team focus

Communication skills

Formazione

B.S. in Engineering

Strumenti

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Tower

Descrizione del lavoro

GAI is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer 1 to join our Power Delivery team in the role of Owner's Engineer. Required skills include transmission line design experience, critical thinking, problem solving, organization, team-focus, and eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real life problems.

This position combines technical leadership in transmission line design with advisory responsibilities to support clients through all phases of project development and execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering and design, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to act as an independent advocate for the Owner on complex projects. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills. #INDHP

Competency

• Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare specification packages, structural and fabrication drawings.
• Perform design and analysis of transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower.
• Conduct foundation design and analysis.
• Perform electrical clearance checks and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with client codes, standards, and specifications.

• Develop a keen understanding of Owner objectives and maintain close client relationships.
• Support Owner by managing RFIs, review submittals, and oversee design compliance.
• Identify cost savings through schedule control, scope management, and change order oversight.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Implement effective engineering methods and provide technical guidance to team members.
• May mentor junior engineers and assist with proposal development for new opportunities.
• Travel to project sites for meetings and stakeholder engagement as required.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.
• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
• Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 10+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification / Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities

• Occasionally serves as the technical advisor in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
• Occasionally develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.

Project and Task Management

• Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects.
• Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

Management Responsibility

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Mentors senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.
• Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and rugged terrain. Exposure to active construction sites.
• Capable of walking, hiking, or standing for extended periods during field and site visits.
• Must be able to lift and carry tools, equipment, technical samples, documents, and other materials weighing up to 40-50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, crouching, and climbing may be required during fieldwork and sample collection.
• Ability to safely operate and wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as helmets, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and boots as required by site safety protocols.
• Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handle technical tools, read maps and instruments, observe site conditions, and document findings accurately.
• Comfortable working in remote or isolated locations, sometimes for extended durations.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights, as required by specific project sites.
• May require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.

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

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

10 years: Related Experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (required)