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Senior Engineering Manager 1

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

Job Description

Description

GAI Consultants is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager 1. 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.
General Characteristics
Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems. Practice activities and culture. Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests. Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others. Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems. Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas. Demonstrates leadership.
Minimum Years of Experience
16+ Years
Education
B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred
Certification/Licensure
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Technical Responsibilities
Frequently develops standards and guidelines. Leads a project in the practice in their area of specialization. Frequently develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints. Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.
Project and Task Management
Frequently oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project. Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out projects. Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project. Implements effective teamwork and leadership principles into solutions for engineering problems. Determines project objectives and requirements. May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President up to $150,000 per year.
Management Responsibility
Supervises a major practice segment or several teams. Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills. Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
Communication Skills
Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues. Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences. Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice. Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials.
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 through 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

 

Qualifications

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

Experience
16 years: Leads a project in the practice in their area of specialization. Frequently develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints. Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems. (required)

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Job Posting: 11938211

Posted On: May 30, 2024

Updated On: Jun 08, 2024

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