Lead Designer for Substation Physical Design at GAI Consultants. Manage physical design tasks and mentor CAD staff for high voltage substation projects.
Responsibilities
Perform physical design related tasks, technical guidance/training/mentoring of CAD/design staff and perform design reviews as required.
Work on various substation engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects from 12kV through 500kV.
Manage, design, and perform design checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangements, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection, and rigid bus analysis.
Create physical layouts and substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings.
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 and high voltage conductor.
Ordering long-lead item materials.
Perform QA/QC reviews on drawing packages for adherence to client standards.
Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
Participating and/or developing trainings associated with substation physical design.
Provides leadership, coaching, onboarding, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when required.
May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
Travel to other offices and meeting with clients as required and attend project-specific meetings on a regular basis.
Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management.
Requirements
10+ Years of Experience
Associate Degree from an accredited Technical School or equivalent experience.
Driver’s License
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred (Inventor, P4I, etc.)
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Possess advanced level of skills. Strives to become proficient in aspects of the software. Seeks to advance his or her knowledge of project design development. Stays current on software updates and advises based on technical changes.
Promotes and instructs others on advanced techniques and new methods.
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
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
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