Engineering Manager 1 (Substation P&C)

at GAI Consultants, Inc in Lisle, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Protection & Controls Engineering Manager. This position will involve substation protection and controls design, overall project management, client interaction/development, proposal preparation, technical guidance/training/mentoring of staff, design reviews, scheduling, staffing, invoicing, budget control, QA/QC enforcement and business development related to all aspects of electrical substation and protections & controls design services. The successful candidate will work on various substation and/or protection and control engineering projects including detailed design for high voltage substation projects through 500kV, with a focus on the "Client First" approach to all interactions.
Job Duties:
Manage, design, and perform QA/QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following:
Development of and/or revisions to existing drawings for one line, schematics, and wiring, control and relaying panels, and equipment wiring including coordinating with CAD operators to develop organized quality CAD drawings.
Integrate protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations
Design of interfacing with SCADA systems and communications including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
Development of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
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, cable, and backup generators.
Ordering long-lead item materials
Mentoring and managing staff at all levels.
Managing tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI's 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.
Managing and assisting with the development and presentation of qualifications.
Supporting and executing an annual business plan and participating in the strategic business planning session.
Acting as the primary point-of-contact for clients and attending client meetings.
Leading complex, multi-discipline projects internally and running design meetings.
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and 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 a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Tuition Reimbursement 
Qualifications

Education
Masters of Engineering (preferred)
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Experience
12 years: Related experience (required)

Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (required)

Skills
Teamwork (required)
Leadership (required)
Critical Thinking (required)
Communications (required)
Organization (required)
MS Office Suite (required)

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities