Substation Protection & Control Engineer 2

GAI Consultants offers a client-first environment with opportunities to lead protection and control work on substations up to 500 kV. This onsite role in Lisle, IL emphasizes mentoring staff, rigorous QA/QC, and collaborative project delivery across substation initiatives.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts and QA/QC checks for technical activities, including development and revision of one-lines, physical layouts, grounding, schematics and wiring, control and relaying panels, and coordination with CAD operators to produce high-quality CAD drawings
• Integrate protection and control drawings with the physical layout and overall substation design
• Design interfaces with SCADA systems and communications, including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs
• Develop control and relay panel layouts and assemble the associated specifications
• Establish project criteria and contribute to design specifications and the overall bill of materials
• Design and size auxiliary systems such as AC/DC load centers, batteries, and chargers
• Design and size conduit, cable, and backup generators; manage long-lead item material orders
• Perform Point to Point checks and ensure documentation accuracy
• Review junior engineers’ designs to ensure alignment with client standards, identify gaps, and address protection-related issues
• Document QA/QC reviews, maintain records, and communicate findings to the team
• Travel to other offices and meet with clients; participate in project-specific meetings regularly
• Manage tasks across multiple projects while upholding GAI’s project management standards
• Develop scope of services and cost estimates for Substation and Protection & Control projects
• Balance competing priorities with sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions
• Adapt to shifting deadlines and scope changes, mitigating barriers without schedule impact
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently and perform effectively under deadlines and unforeseen developments
• Be prepared to work extended hours or after hours when required

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Technologies

• CAD
• SCADA systems
• RTUs
• HMIs
• IEDs

Education

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Professional Engineer