Transmission Line Engineer 1

GAI is seeking an Engineer 1 (transmission line) 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. The Transmission Line Engineer 1 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.  

Competency  

• Knowledge of project management skills and uses of intermediate practices to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. May serve as PM Coach to Task Managers and other PMs.
• Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.

Job Responsibilities:  

• Complete day-to-day project tasks as required for successful project delivery. Tasks may include:
• Preparation of Specification Packages
• Preparation of Structural and Fabrication Drawings
• Design and Analysis of Transmission Lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower
• 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.
• Coordination and development of permits for Railroads, Roadways, and Environmental Crossings.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Implements effective engineering methods, provides technical guidance, and acts as a resource for engineers and designers.
• Directly manages projects with no limit to the number or value of individual projects managed.
• Coordinates and develops proposed scope, schedule, and fee for projects managed.
• Assist in quality control and quality assurance of active projects, providing peer reviews and training of engineers and designers in quality control processes.

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. 
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. 
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. 
• Applies teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 4+ Years of Experience

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering  

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technical Responsibilities

• Occasionally designs portions of a project, system, component, or process. 
• Prepares plans, specifications, and other project documents. 
• Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management

• Occasionally assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. 
• Occasionally plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work. 
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments. 
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria. 
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products. 
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates ef