Senior Project (Technical) Specialist 2

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Experience: 18+ yrs
Location: Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

PLS-CADD
PLS-POLE
PLS-Tower

About the role

GAI is seeking a Senior Project Technical Specialist 2 to join our Power Delivery team in the role of Senior Transmission Design Engineer. This position will report to the Transmission Line Assistant Engineering Director in our Power Delivery Engineering Business Sector in GAI’s Power Business Unit. 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 will be hybrid out of our Lisle, IL office.

This position combines technical leadership in transmission line design with advisory responsibilities to support a program through all phases of project development and execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering and design, and strong problem-solving skills. This individual should be technically focused and a strong project leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills. This position will work collaboratively with the Assistant Engineering Director for this program.

Competency

Extensive knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.
Extensive experience in applying project management skills and uses of advanced practices to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

Job Responsibilities:

Complete day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:

Preparation of Specification Packages
Preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings
Design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower
Design and Analysis of foundations.
Analysis of existing and proposed structures with regard to Client and Other required codes, standards, and specifications.
Performance of Electrical Clearance checks and calculations.
Coordination and development of permits for Railroads, Roadways, and Environmental Crossings.

Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
Must demonstrate attention to detail.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
Implements effective engineering methods, provides technical guidance, and acts as a resource for engineers and designers.
Directly manages projects with no limit to the number or value of individual projects managed.
Effectively executes project within scope, schedule, and fee for projects managed.
Assist in quality control and quality assurance of active projects, providing peer and final reviews and training of engineers and designers in quality control processes.
Establish and refine engineering processes and standard operating procedures that enhance team performance, alignment, and delivery predictability.

Technical Responsibilities

Develops standards and guidelines.
Leads a program in the organization in their area of specialization.
Develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.
Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.

Project and Task Management

Oversees large or multidiscipline project teams.
Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
Oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire program.
Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.
Implements effective teamwork, leadership, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into solutions for engineering problems.
Determines program objectives and requirements.
Develops organizational policies and procedures.

General Characteristics

Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems.
Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that impact organizational activities and culture.
Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
Leads programs with complex features with work performed directly, or by others.

Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems.
Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas.
Demonstrates ethical leadership, behavior, and decision making.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.
Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials, or other organizations and companies.
Promotes justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizational segment.
Communications are characterized as strategic interactions between stakeholders with mutual awareness and interests.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Implements staff development plans within their organizational segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
Advocates for and establishes professional attitudes within the organization.
Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams, and their understanding and application of concepts of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Education

B.S. Engineering or other technical degree, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred

Certification/Licensure

Experience

18+ years of experience.

Travel

Why GAI?  

GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 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 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:  

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
An 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

About GAI Consultants, Inc.

Provides professional engineering, planning, and environmental consulting services.

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