Assistant Engineering Manager

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Engineer Manager. This position will report to the Group Manager of Transmission Lines in our Power Delivery Engineering Business Sector in GAI’s Power Business Unit. The ideal candidate's duties will consist of electric transmission line design, design reviews, QA/QC enforcement, technical guidance/training of staff, overall project management, client interaction, proposal preparation, scheduling, staffing, invoicing, budget control, and business development related to all aspects of electrical transmission design services. This position will be performed remotely but connected to a GAI office.

Competency

• Knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.
• Knowledge of project management skills and uses of intermediate practices to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare specification packages, structural and fabrication drawings.
• Perform design and analysis of transmission lines using PLS-CADD, PLS-POLE, and PLS-Tower.
• Conduct foundation design and analysis.
• Perform electrical clearance checks and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with client codes, standards, and specifications.
• Develop a keen understanding of Owner objectives and maintain close client relationships.
• Support Owner by managing RFIs, review submittals, and oversee design compliance.
• Identify cost savings through schedule control, scope management, and change order oversight.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Apply engineering principles to assist in the design of Power Delivery Projects.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Implement effective engineering methods and provide technical guidance to team members.
• May mentor junior engineers and assist with proposal development for new opportunities.
• Assist in quality control and quality assurance of active projects, providing peer and final reviews and training of engineers and designers in quality control processes.
• Establish and refine engineering processes and standard operating procedures that enhance team performance, alignment, and delivery predictability.
• Travel to project sites for meetings and stakeholder engagement as required.

General Characteristics

 Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their practice.

• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their practice and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of projects.
• Leads projects 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.

Minimum Years of Experience

 10+

Education

 B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

 Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities

 Occasionally serves as the technical advisor for the practice in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.

• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the practice for the purpose of recommending changes in projects or applications.
• Occasionally 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

 Occasionally plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire project of a practice.

• 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.

Management Responsibility

 Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.

• 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.

Communication Skills

 Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.

• Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
• Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership..

Why GAI?    

GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. 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.    

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:    

Competitive Pay & Recognition  

• Market based, competitive compensation  
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses  

Comprehensive Health & Wellness  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans  
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability  
• Company paid life insurance  
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources  

Meaningful Work–Life Balance  

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays  
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you  
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave  

Growth, Learning & Financial Security  

• 401(k) with company match  
• Tuition reimbursement  
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications