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Project Designer 3

GAI Consultants


Job Location:

Overland Park, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GAI Consultants is seeking a Lead Designer for Substation Physical Design that will perform physical design related tasks technical guidance/training/mentoring of CAD/design staff and perform design reviews as required. The successful candidate will work on various substation engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects from 12kV through 500kV. Thrive in GAIs corporate culture that empowers employee advancement with support for career and professional development and engages with staff to build mutual trust and respect and consideration for diverse perspectives people experiences and ideas. This can be a remote postion.

Job Duties:

  • Manage design and perform design checks related to technical activities including but not limited to the following:
    • Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines physical arrangements grounding conduit lighting lightning protection and rigid bus analysis with the ability to produce the associated drawings utilizing client specific CAD software.
    • Create physical layouts and substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings.
    • Creation of project criteria.
    • 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 QAQC 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.
  • Traveling to other offices and meeting with clients as required and attending project-specific meetings on a regular basis.
  • Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAIs high standards of project management.
  • Managing and assisting with the development of the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
  • Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
  • Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts.
  • Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and be able to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments.
  • Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required.
  • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
  • Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred(Inventor P4I etc.)

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to workindoorsin professional office settings.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods whileperforming computer-based tasks.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing writing and handling office equipment.
  • Visual acuity to readprinted materials digital screens detailed documentsand perform detailed work.
  • Occasional standing walking bending or reaching within the office move between workstations and attend in-person meetings.
  • Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipmentweighingup to 10-20 pounds with or withoutassistance.
  • Adequate hearing to participate in conversations phone calls and virtual meetings.
  • Ability to travel for meetings training or business purposes.

Why GAIââ

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthatscommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.ââ

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

  • Marketbased competitive compensation
  • Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

  • Medical dental and vision plans
  • Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
  • Companypaid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

  • Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
  • Anadditionalfloating holidayuse 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

Required Experience:

IC


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GAI is a planning, engineering & environmental consulting firm serving clients in the energy, transportation, development, government & industrial markets.

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