Substation Protection & Control Engineer EIT 1

Overview

GAI Consultants is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer EIT 1 to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Lisle, IL, or Homestead, PA or Overland Park, KS office. It would be beneficial for the successful candidate to have familiarity with substation design and relevant engineering internship or co-op work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design of low to extra-high-voltage substations and switchyards
• Develop and / or revise existing drawings for one-line, physical arrangement, electrical schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, grounding, conduit and wire schedules, bill of materials, site development, battery sizing, and equipment layout, including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized, quality CAD drawings
• Integrate physical layout and design of substations to interface with protection and control drawings or vice versa
• Develop control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications
• Create project criteria
• Develop design specifications including the overall bill of materials
• Design and size auxiliary systems including AC / DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers
• Design and size conduit, cable, and backup generators
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews
• Travel to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
• Assist with the technical development of the scope of services and cost estimates for substation and P&C projects

Required Skills and Experience

Desired Skills and Experience

General Characteristics

Minimum Years of Experience

Education

Certification / Licensure

Technical Responsibilities

Project and Task Management

Management Responsibility

Communication Skills

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 is committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits of working at GAI include

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

0 years : Related Experience 0 (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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