Technical Substation P&C Manager 2

Description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Controls Technical Manager 2 with Relay Settings experience. This position will perform protection and controls design, provide technical guidance, design reviews, QA / QC review and enforcement related to all aspects of protections & controls design services. The successful candidate will work on various substation and / or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on "Client First" approach to all interactions.

Job Duties :

• Manage, design, and perform QA / QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following :
• Development of Protective Relay Settings using AcSELerator Quickset and / or GE Enervista and producing Relay Setting Reports with background calculations.
• Conduct P&C studies including but not limited to short circuit analysis, relay coordination, and load flow.
• Development of and / or revisions to existing drawings for one line, arrangement, schematics and wiring, control and relaying panels and equipment wiring including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized quality CAD drawings.
• Integrate protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations or vice-versa.
• Design of interfacing with SCADA systems and communications including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
• Creation of project criteria.
• Development of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
• Design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC / DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
• Design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators.
• Point to Point wiring checks.
• Review junior engineer's designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications and identify gaps in client's protection.
• Document QA / QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
• Mentoring and managing staff at all levels.
• Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI's high standards of project management.
• Managing and assisting with the development of the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.
• 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.

Technical Responsibilities

Project and Task Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Characteristics

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

Supervisory Responsibilities

Management, Supervision and Guidance

Education, Traits, and / or Experience

Education

Certification / Licensure

Experience

Why GAI :

At GAI, exceptional people have 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 comprehensive benefits and 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 :

Qualifications

Education Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (required)

Experience Substation or Protection & Controls engineering design experience in projects ranging up to 500kV (preferred)

Ability to work extended hours or afterhours when required. (preferred)

Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments. (preferred)

Must be detail oriented and maintain professionalism at all times. "Client First" approach to all interactions. (preferred)

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and / or Microstation (preferred). (preferred)

Current Engineer-in-training certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred. (preferred)

Experience developing relay settings (required)

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