Transmission Senior Project Engineer 2

GAI is seeking a Transmission Senior Project Engineer 2 to join our Power Delivery team. 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.

About the Role

The Transmission Senior Project Engineer 2 is responsible for technical leadership and the successful delivery of 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, including:
  • Preparation of Specification Packages
  • Preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings
  • Design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower (bonus)
  • 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
• Demonstrate attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes
• Implement effective engineering methods, provide technical guidance, and act as a resource for engineers and designers
• Directly manage projects with no limit to the number or value of individual 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
• Use creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems
• Set priorities and reconcile directions from competing interests
• Lead projects with complex features with work performed directly or by others
• Integrate engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems
• Integrate solutions to complex problems across specialty areas
• Demonstrate leadership

Requirements

• 18+ years of experience
• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering; Master's Degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, with reciprocity in multiple states preferred
• Driver’s License
• Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design

Technical Responsibilities

• Predominantly develop standards and guidelines
• Lead a project in the practice in their area of specialization
• Develop appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints
• Integrate advanced concepts to solve complex problems

Project and Task Management

• Oversee large or multidisciplinary project teams
• Recommend personnel and funds required to carry out projects
• Oversee technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project
• Integrate these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project
• Determine project objectives and requirements

Management Responsibility

• Receive administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits
• Implement staff development plans within their organizational segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills

Communication Skills

• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues and effective persuasive communication
• Demonstrate financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice
• Initiate and maintain extensive contacts with key engineers and officials, or other organizations and companies

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people.

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