Project Designer 3

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Overland Park, KS

9d•Remote

About The Position

GAI Consultants is seeking a Lead Designer for Substation Physical Design to perform physical design tasks, provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to CAD/design staff, and conduct design reviews. The role involves working on various substation engineering projects, including detailed design for high voltage substation projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV. GAI's corporate culture supports employee advancement, career and professional development, and fosters mutual trust, respect, and consideration for diverse perspectives. This position can be a remote role.

Requirements

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or Microstation.
Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred (Inventor, P4I, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing 3D CAD software is preferred (Inventor, P4I, etc.).

Responsibilities

Manage, design, and perform design checks related to technical activities, including development and/or revisions to existing drawings for one-lines, physical arrangements, grounding, conduit, lighting, lightning protection, and rigid bus analysis using client-specific CAD software.
Create physical layouts and substation designs that integrate with protection and control drawings.
Create project criteria.
Develop design specifications, including the overall bill of materials.
Design and size auxiliary systems, including AC/DC load centers, batteries, and chargers.
Design and size conduit and high voltage conductor.
Order 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.
Participate in and/or develop trainings associated with substation physical design.
Provide leadership, coaching, onboarding, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when required.
May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.
Travel to other offices, meet with clients as required, and attend project-specific meetings on a regular basis.
Manage tasks on multiple projects in accordance with GAI’s high standards of project management.
Manage and assist with the development of the scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and P&C projects.
Manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
Handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
Manage resources, identify project barriers, and mitigate them without schedule impacts.
Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
Work extended hours or after hours when required.