Technical Specialist 4

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist 4 to report from the greater Philadelphia region. The ideal candidate has good analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, distribution line design experience, and excellent communication skills. This position reports out of our Distribution group.

Essential Job Duties:

• Design and permit distribution lines, including drawing preparation, bill of materials development, material ordering, and conducting field visits.
• Ability to conduct field visits and use information to create drawings.
• Utilize various software to create overhead and underground electrical distribution designs.
• Follow local utility and construction standards.
• Ability to learn, retain and apply on the job training and use design software packages efficiently
• Ability to work effectively in design teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Characteristics

• Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields, and ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
• Applies leadership and teamwork skills to effectively plan, execute, and manage scopes, schedules, and budgets to meet project stakeholder needs.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 6+

Education

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

Certification/Licensure

• Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

• Supports design of complete project, system, component, or process.
• Frequently supports preparation of complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Supports designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.

Project and Task Management

• Assigns tasks to and directs other technical and nontechnical staff.
• Frequently plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Frequently prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects

Management Responsibility

• Receives general direction on key objectives. Receives guidance, when necessary, on unconventional/complex problems, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Assists with mentored experience to direct reports and junior staff through providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

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