Transmission Project Engineer 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based, competitive compensation

Performance-driven bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is looking for a Transmission Project Engineer I to support their Power Delivery team. The role focuses on providing technical leadership in transmission line design while advocating for clients throughout project phases. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in high-voltage transmission engineering, along with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) License. Responsibilities include preparing specifications, performing line design, and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transmission line engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required.
• Experience working on complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specification packages and engineering drawings.
• Perform design and analysis of transmission lines.
• Support project management by managing RFIs and reviews.

Skills

High-voltage transmission line engineering

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Familiarity with PLS software (CADD, POLE, Tower)

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

PLS-CADD

PLS-POLE

PLS-Tower

Job description

Overview

GAI is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer I to join our Power Delivery team as an Owner’s Engineer. The role 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, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to act as an independent advocate for the Owner on complex projects.

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, reviewing submittals, and overseeing 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.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market‑based, competitive compensation
• Performance‑driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work–Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Additional floating 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