QA​/QC Protection & Control Engineer

GAI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced QA/QC Protection & Control Engineer 2 to oversee QA/QC on design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high‑voltage substations. This role will serve as a QA/QC specialist only within the engineering team, ensuring that all protection and control designs meet regulatory standards, project requirements, and industry best practices. We value work‑life balance and offer flexibility – this position can be performed in a hybrid capacity in these locations:
Overland Park, KS, Pittsburgh, PA, Lisle, IL, Orlando, FL, or in a fully remote capacity.

• QA/QC the engineering design and review of protection and control systems for transmission and distribution substations (typically 69kV to 500kV).
• QA/QC protection schemes including one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• QA/QC protection and control drawings to interface with the physical layout and design of substations.
• QA/QC of control and relay panel layouts including assembling the specifications.
• QA/QC of design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
• QA/QC on the design and sizing of auxiliary systems including AC/DC load centers as well as batteries and chargers.
• QA/QC the design and sizing of conduit, cable, and backup generators.
• Review junior engineer's designs, verify they meet client standards and specifications, and identify gaps in client's protection.
• Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.

• 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.

6+

• B.S. Engineering or other technical degree

• Driver's License
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License – Would like but not required

• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Prepares complete plans, specifications, and other project documents.
• Designs and conducts analyses and interprets test data.
• Begins to develop and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance.

• Assigns tasks to other technical and non‑technical staff.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

• 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.
• Mentors junior staff by providing guidance, explaining professional responsibilities, and reviewing work products.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments.

• Communicates effectively to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

• 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.

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