Technical Specialist 1

GAI Consultants is seeking a Technical Specialist (Electrical Engineer) to join the Power Delivery Substation Department in our Overland Park, KS office. Familiarity with substation design and relevant engineering internship or co-op experience is beneficial.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program with a strong academic background and coursework in electrical power concepts/AC power systems analysis
• Strong communication skills, including written and oral communication skills, to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
• Detail-oriented with a “Client First” approach to all interactions
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously and possess strong time management skills
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Familiarity with substation design (desired)
• Relevant engineering internship or co-op work experience (desired)

Technical Responsibilities

• Collects data and gathers information or documents
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations
• Performs basic computations or analysis
• Assists with preparation of engineering deliverables
• Observes construction activities

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope
• No managerial responsibilities at this level

Management Responsibility

• Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments
• Attains mentored experience from a licensed engineer

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills
• Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-driven recognition and development bonuses
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits:
  • 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
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Growth, learning, and financial security:
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Support and rewards for professional development and certifications