Transmission Line Engineer 3

About the role

GAI is seeking a Transmission Line Engineer 3 to join our Power Delivery team working remotely based in Homestead, PA. The Engineer 3 is responsible for technical leadership and the successful review of client transmission line designs while maintaining the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of projects within GAI's Transmission & Distribution Division. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery
• Review and preparation of Specification Packages
• Review and preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings
• Review, design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower is a bonus
• Review, 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
• 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

Required skills & experience

• Transmission line design experience
• Critical thinking, problem solving, organization
• Team-focus with the ability to supervise & mentor junior staff
• Eagerness to apply learned engineering principles to solve real life problems
• Comprehensive knowledge of transmission line design concepts and principles
• Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships
• Required experience with PLS suite (PLS-CADD and PLS-POLE)
• Preferred experience with PLS-TOWER and FAD Tools
• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes
• Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents
• Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem

Qualifications

• 8+ Years of Experience
• B.S. or M.S. Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states

Technical responsibilities

• Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance
• Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices
• Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints

Project and task management

• Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff
• Predominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects

Management responsibility

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments
• Mentors direct reports and other engineers
• Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability

Communication skills

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language
• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders
• Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments
• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership

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