Assistant Distribution Technical Manager

GAI is seeking an Assistant Technical Manager for distribution-related work. This position will perform distribution design, technical guidance/mentoring/supervising of staff, design reviews, and implementation of all aspects relating to distribution design services. The successful candidate will manage a team of CAD Operators/Designers as well as work on various distribution design projects. The successful candidate will have the ability to work at the Collegeville, PA office 1-3 days a week. Thrive in GAI's corporate culture that empowers employee advancement with support for career and professional development and engages with staff to build mutual trust and respect and consideration for diverse perspectives, people, experiences, and ideas.

Job Duties:

• Manage, design, and perform QA/QC checks related to technical activities including, but not limited to, the following:
• Manage, train, and mentor CAD Operators/designers to develop high quality project deliverables.
• Responsible for the oversite of all CAD Design related discussions as well as coordination with other disciplines CAD leads.
• Perform QA/QC reviews on drawing packages including 2D drawing sets for adherence to client standards.
• Document QA/QC reviews, maintain record documents, and communicate information to the team.
• Develop and/or revise 2D drawings
• Perform and manage 2D model creation in accordance with client workflows & standards.
• Utilize and manage others in the usage of file management software in accordance with client workflows and standards.
• Develop design specifications including the overall bill of materials.
• Travel to other offices meet with clients and attend project specific meetings on an as needed basis.
• Manage tasks on assigned projects in accordance with GAI's high standards of project management.
• Manage and assist with the development of scope of services and cost estimates for substation projects.
• Ability to manage competing priorities using sound engineering and financial judgment to determine optimal solutions.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and/or DDS.
• Must be flexible to handle shifting deadlines and scope changes.
• Must have resource management skills and ability to identify project barriers and mitigate them without schedule impacts.

Technical Responsibilities

• Serves as the technical advisor for the organization in the application of advanced concepts and methods in an assigned area.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting the organization for the purpose of recommending changes in programs or applications.
• Develops new techniques and/or improved processes, materials, or products.
• Values and analyzes sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Plans, schedules, and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects or is responsible for an entire program of an organization.
• Analyzes project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Understands project delivery uncertainties and uses risk management principles to address them.
• Reviews operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures.

General Characteristics

• Applies thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering related to the variety of aspects affecting their organization.
• Applies progressively acquired expertise to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions.
• Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting their organization and recommends new practices or changes in emphasis of programs.
• Leads programs of moderate complexity and scope or leads a major project.
• Analyzes complex problems across specialty areas appropriate to the practice of engineering.
• Analyzes ethical dilemmas to determine appropriate courses of action.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
• Represents their area of specialty within the organization and liaises with related individuals and organizations.
• Routinely interacts with organizational leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
• Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership, including justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and advocates for application of these concepts.
• Considers social equity and environmental impact of engineering decisions.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

• Supervises a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
• Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Education

• B.S. Engineering

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states or the ability to obtain on a mutually agreed upon timeline.

Experience

• 10+ years' of applicable experience

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
• Tuition Reimbursement