Substation Physical Designer

GAI Consultants is seeking a Designer for Substation Physical Design that will perform physical design related tasks and provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to lower-level CAD staff. These projects range from simple AutoCAD red‑line corrections to integrated 3D model designs. The successful candidate will work on various substation engineering projects, including detailed design for high voltage substation projects from 12 kV through 500 kV. This position can be performed in a hybrid or fully remote capacity, offering flexibility and work‑life balance. Job Duties Performs physical design for projects with minimal input. Creates detailed design documentation. Ensures drawings meet project design goals. Ensures drawings are high quality and are checked per GAI’s quality management system. Suggests improvement to the project, based on initial design. Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher‑level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D Computer Modeling. Provides leadership, coaching, onboarding, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when required. May act as a lead or first‑level supervisor. Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes. Must have resource management skills and the ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts. Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected developments. Ability to work extended hours or after hours when required. 3D design experience is preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to work indoors in professional office settings. Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer‑based tasks. Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling office equipment. Visual acuity to read printed materials, digital screens, detailed documents, and perform detailed work. Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching within the office environment. Ability to move between workstations and attend in‑person meetings. Ability to lift and carry office materials or equipment weighing up to 10‑20 pounds, with or without assistance. Adequate hearing to participate in conversations, phone calls, and virtual meetings. Ability to travel for meetings, training, or business purposes. General Characteristics Strives to become proficient in aspects of the software and seeks to advance his or her knowledge of project design development. Minimum Years of Experience 5–10+ years of experience. Education Associate Degree from an accredited technical school or equivalent experience. Technical Responsibilities Performs and guides others on deliverables with focus on adherence to CAD standards, software utilization, and data management procedures; and performs analyses independently. Project and Task Management Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope. Management Responsibility Provides minimal oversight and mentoring to lower‑level CAD operators. Close supervision for difficult projects. Communication Skills Possesses basic effective oral and written communication skills and interacts with the project team. 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. 401(k) company match. Tuition reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr GAI Consultants