Project (Technical) Specialist 1

GAI Consultants•Overland Park, KS

1d•Remote

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Project Technical Specialist 1. The ideal candidate has good analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, distribution line design experience, and excellent communication skills. This position reports out of our Distribution group in remote work setting. Essential Job Duties: Design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits. Ability to conduct field visits and use information to create drawings. Utilize various software to create overhead and underground electrical distribution designs. Follow local utility and construction standards. Ability to learn, retain and apply on the job training and use design software packages efficiently Ability to work effectively in design teams. Ability to multitask and prioritize work. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team setting. Other duties as assigned. General Characteristics Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization. Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions. Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs. Leads programs of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project. Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering. Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action. Education, Traits, and/or Experience Education B.S. Engineering or other technical degree Certification/Licensure n/a Experience 10+ years of experience. Technical Responsibilities Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area. Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications. Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products. Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective. Project and Task Management Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians. Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization. Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects. Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them. Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures. Communication, Teamwork and Leadership Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications. Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations. Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others. Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts. Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions. Supervisory Responsibilities Management, Supervision and Guidance Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits. Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff. Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Requirements

Good analytical thinking
Problem-solving techniques
Distribution line design experience
Excellent communication skills
B.S. Engineering or other technical degree
10+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Ability to learn, retain and apply on the job training and use design software packages efficiently
Ability to work effectively in design teams
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team setting
Other duties as assigned
Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization
Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions
Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs
Leads programs of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project
Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering
Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action
Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area
Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications
Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products
Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective
Oversees a project team of engineers and technicians
Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization
Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects
Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them
Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures
Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications
Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations
Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others
Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts
Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions
Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits
Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff
Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff

Responsibilities

Design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits.
Conduct field visits and use information to create drawings.
Utilize various software to create overhead and underground electrical distribution designs.
Follow local utility and construction standards.
Learn, retain and apply on the job training and use design software packages efficiently.
Work effectively in design teams.
Multitask and prioritize work.
Work in a fast-paced environment.
Handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
Serve as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
Keep informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.
Develop new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
Value and analyze sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
Oversee a project team of engineers and technicians.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or be responsible for an entire program of an organization.
Analyze project management plans for complex engineering projects.
Understand project delivery uncertainties and use risk management principles to address them.
Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.
Apply principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
Represent their area of specialty within the organization and liaise with related individuals and organizations.
Routinely interact with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
Integrate concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocate for application of these concepts.
Consider social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions.
Receive administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Provide continued mentored experience to senior staff.
Integrate professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and foster creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.