Description
GAI is seeking a Senior Project Technical Specialist 2 to join our Power Delivery team in the role of Senior Transmission Design Engineer. This position will report to the Transmission Line Assistant Engineering Director in our Power Delivery Engineering Business Sector in GAI's Power Business Unit. 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. This position will be hybrid out of our Lisle, IL office. This position combines technical leadership in transmission line design with advisory responsibilities to support a program through all phases of project development and execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-voltage transmission line engineering and design, and strong problem-solving skills. This individual should be technically focused and a strong project leader with developed technical, communication, and computer skills. This position will work collaboratively with the Assistant Engineering Director for this program. Competency
- Extensive knowledge of electric utility transmission line engineering and design.
- Extensive experience in applying project management skills and uses of advanced practices to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
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.
- Effectively executes project within scope, schedule, and fee for projects managed.
- 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.
Technical Responsibilities
Develops standards and guidelines.
Leads a program in the organization in their area of specialization.
Develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.
Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.
Project and Task Management
Oversees large or multidiscipline project teams.
Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
Oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire program.
Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.
Implements effective teamwork, leadership, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into solutions for engineering problems.
Determines program objectives and requirements.
Develops organizational policies and procedures.
Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems.
Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that impact organizational activities and culture.
Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
Leads programs with complex features with work performed directly, or by others.
Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems.
Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas.
Demonstrates ethical leadership, behavior, and decision making.
Communication, Teamwork and Leadership
Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.
Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials, or other organizations and companies.
Promotes justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizational segment.
Communications are characterized as strategic interactions between stakeholders with mutual awareness and interests.
Management, Supervision and Guidance
Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Implements staff development plans within their organizational segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
Advocates for and establishes professional attitudes within the organization.
Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams, and their understanding and application of concepts of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Travel
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
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Experience
18 years: Related Experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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GAI Consultants Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Apr 23, 2026