Technical Manager 2 (P&C Substation)

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

• Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.
• Develops new techniques and / or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.
• 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs.
• Leads programs 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.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• 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, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts.
• Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Management, Supervision and Guidance

• Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Education, Traits, and / or Experience

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification / Licensure

None

Experience

14+ years of 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.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints.

We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include :

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity / Paternity / Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)