Transmission Project Engineer 1
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Job Location:
Homestead, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
GAI is seeking a Transmission Project Engineer 1 to join our Power Delivery team in the role of Owners 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 combines technical leadership in transmission line design with advisory responsibilities to support clients through all phases of project development and execution. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering and design strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act as an independent advocate for the Owner on complex projects. This individual should be technically focused and a strong leader with developed technical communication and computer skills. #INDHP
Competency
- Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare specification packages structural and fabrication drawings.
- Perform design and analysis of transmission lines using PLS-CADD PLS-POLE and PLS-Tower.
- Conduct foundation design and analysis.
- Perform electrical clearance checks and calculations.
- Ensure compliance with client codes standards and specifications.
- Develop a keen understanding of Owner objectives and maintain close client relationships.
- Support Owner by managing RFIs review submittals and oversee design compliance.
- Identify cost savings through schedule control scope management and change order oversight.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Implement effective engineering methods and provide technical guidance to team members.
- May mentor junior engineers and assist with proposal development for new opportunities.
- Travel to project sites for meetings and stakeholder engagement as required.
General Characteristics
- Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.
- Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
- Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
- Leads projects of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
- Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
- Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.
Minimum Years of Experience
- 10 Years of Experience
Education
- B.S. or M.S. Engineering
Certification/Licensure
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License reciprocity in multiple states.
Technical Responsibilities
- Occasionally serves as the technical advisor in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
- Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
- Occasionally develops new techniques and/or improved processes materials or products.
Project and Task Management
- Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians.
- Plans schedules and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects.
- Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
- Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
- Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
Management Responsibility
- Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
- Mentors senior staff.
- Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity curiosity flexibility and dependability in staff.
Communication Skills
- Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
- Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.
- Routinely interacts with organizational leaders clients officials contractors and others.
- Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying weather conditions including extreme heat cold rain and rugged terrain. Exposure to active construction sites.
- Capable of walking hiking or standing for extended periods during field and site visits.
- Must be able to lift and carry tools equipment technical samples documents and other materials weighing up to 4050 pounds.
- Frequent bending crouching and climbing may be required during fieldwork and sample collection.
- Ability to safely operate and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as helmets safety glasses gloves hearing protection and boots as required by site safety protocols.
- Visual acuity and manual dexterity to handle technical tools read maps and instruments observe site conditions and document findings accurately.
- Comfortable working in remote or isolated locations sometimes for extended durations.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights as required by specific project sites.
- May require driving long distances to field sites and operating vehicles on unpaved or uneven roads.
Why GAI
At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand 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 comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of acollaborativeteam thats 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 salary -âGAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShort-TermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidaysâ
- 401k company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Key Skills
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- Construction Experience
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- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
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- Project Management Software
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About Company
GAI is a planning, engineering & environmental consulting firm serving clients in the energy, transportation, development, government & industrial markets.
