Underground Transmission Line Engineering Manager 1

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Engineer Manager 1 to fill the role of Underground Transmission Line Engineering Manager. This position will report to the Division Leader of Transmission and Distribution Lines in our Power Delivery Engineering Business Sector in GAI's Power Business Unit. The ideal candidate's duties will consist of underground electric transmission line design, overall project management, client interaction, proposal preparation, technical guidance/training of staff, design reviews, scheduling, staffing, invoicing, budget control, QA/QC enforcement, and business development related to all aspects of electrical transmission design services. This position will be performed remotely but connected to a GAI office.

Specific duties include:

• Partner with program managers and/or project managers to plan, direct, and monitor project teams executing all technical underground line engineering aspects of projects within a program or for multiple clients.
• Lead, support, and/or oversee the development and implementation of project execution plans and quality plans for programs or clients, including performing regular audits with action items for additional training as needed.
• Ensure project teams have access to client and program technical standards and preferences and that project teams are adequately informed and trained on implementation of those standards.
• Coordinate with program and project managers to advise and support clients on technical matters.
• Monitor technical resources assigned to programs or projects and workload forecasts and coordinate with operations leadership in multiple offices to address staffing concerns.
• Support the coordination and interface of Engineering Managers with other technical discipline leads on projects.
• Mentor, train, and support Engineering Managers in multiple offices on the technical aspects of underground transmission design, including proposal development, progress assessment, risk assessment/mitigation, and change, quality, and schedule management.
• Ability to lead multiple projects concurrently, utilizing teams in different locations.
• May also assist with developing technical papers and/or presentations that showcase GAI's technical capabilities at industry conferences or other events.
• Lead hiring and growth strategy for GAI in regard to underground and submarine line design.
• Participates in project reviews as needed.

Experience:

• A minimum of 12 years of related experience, or less experience, and an advanced degree, including at least 2 years of prior supervisory and/or project management experience, is required.
• Preferred 12+ years of technical underground and submarine cable design experience up to 500kV preferred, including, knowledge of routing, environmental permitting, material procurement, cable materials, specifications, and construction support.
• Familiarity with trenchless technologies such as horizontal directional drilling and micro tunnelling
• Proficient with CDEGS, CYMCAP and other underground design software.
• Communicates effectively with clients, management, peers, and subordinates. Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills are required.
• Serves as a subject matter expert with an in-depth understanding of underground electric transmission line design and engineering concepts and principles.
• Effective leadership skills are required.
• Demonstrates Project Management expertise in developing project schedules, and cost budgets, and understanding and analysis of financial data.
• Demonstrates mastery of intermediate to advanced project management financial concepts, including developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, and calculating profit.
• Demonstrates in-depth understanding of software as needed to perform the duties described here, including PLS-CADD, Microsoft Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databases and client-specific software.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 12+

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

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

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.

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently 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.
• Frequently 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

• Frequently 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.
• May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President up to $50,000 per year.

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?

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.

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