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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Distribution Line Engineer 3 - **Company:** GAI Consultants - **Location:** Tempe, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Adobe InDesign, Program Optimization - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18005597?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18005597%2FDistribution-Line-Engineer-3-Arizona-Tempe ## About the Role * 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., * Design and Engineering experience supporting distribution line projects * Experience with multidisciplinary teams in the utility, energy, industrial, and power generation clients from inception to completion. * Familiarity with SRP, APS, and TEP engineering standards, permitting requirements, and design practices, with experience delivering utility infrastructure projects within Arizona. * Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering projects and mentoring junior staff. * Strong proficiency in engineering design software. General Characteristics * Applies broad knowledge of principles and practices in a specific practice area. * Independently evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria. * Leads tasks and projects of moderately complex scopes. * Develops plans, specifications, and other project documents. * Selects appropriate principles of engineering economics, and probability and statistics to analyze risk in a complex engineering problem. Minimum Years of Experience * 8+ Years of Experience Education * B.S. or M.S. Engineering Certification/Licensure * Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states., * Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language. * Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders. * Leads project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments. * Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership., Bachelors of Engineering (required), 8 years: Related Experience (required) ## Description GAI Consultants has a career-building opportunity for a Distribution Line Engineer 3 within our Power Delivery Engineering Business Unit. GAI is an established and growing multi-discipline engineering firm with tremendous growth opportunities in the Arizona region. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's evolving energy industry. GAI's Power Delivery Engineering Business Unit provides engineering services supporting a diverse portfolio of energy infrastructure projects, including electric transmission and distribution (T&D) systems, substations, natural gas-fired generation facilities, pipeline development, renewable energy developments, industrial facilities, and manufacturing clients. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of supporting multidisciplinary engineering teams in the planning, design, and delivery of complex utility and energy infrastructure projects, including those responsibilities listed below. Essential Job Duties: * Design and permit overhead and underground distribution lines, including conductor selection, pole loading analysis, equipment sizing, voltage drop evaluation and system optimization. * Develop construction work packages including drawing preparation, bill of materials, staking sheets, and cost estimates in accordance with client standards and NESC requirements., * Ability to conduct field visits and use information to create drawings. * Conduct routing studies and engineering evaluations to determine feeder alignments and constructability considerations. * Provide peer reviews and training of engineers and designers in quality control and quality assurance processes * Utilize various software to create overhead and underground electrical distribution designs. * Follow local utility and construction standards., * Develop or facilitate designs for greenfield and brownfield sites associated with electric utility and power generation projects. * Perform engineering studies, feasibility assessments, site evaluations related to energy infrastructure projects or program initiatives . * Facilitate discussions and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, structural, electrical, environmental, geotechnical, and permitting professionals to deliver complex energy infrastructure projects on schedule and within budget * Collaborate with utility, independent power producers (IPP), industrial, and energy sector clients to understand project goals, technical requirements & constraints, and regulatory compliance. * Utilize latest design software to prepare detailed engineering designs, plans, and construction documents. * Ability to evaluate designs that comply with client standards & NESC, industry best practices, environmental regulations, and safety requirements. * Manage multiple projects and execute projects with minimal guidance while serving as a technical resource for project teams. Responsible for project execution, quality control, schedule management, and client satisfaction. * Perform moderate to highly complex engineering design tasks while delegating routine assignments providing technical oversight to junior staff. * Support business development efforts such as project pursuits, proposal development, scope definition, and client relationship management efforts. * Support other project staff to participate in site visits, field investigations, construction support activities, and project meetings as required. * Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, technical leadership, and problem-solving skills with utility clients. * Adhere to the safety programs and procedures of GAI and our clients safety requirements and help develop job site visit safety plans. * Travel to project sites, client offices, and other GAI offices as needed (occasional local/regional travel expected, approximately 10%-20% of the time)., * Develops and reviews complete project documents for conformity and quality assurance. * Keeps informed of updates to standards, regulations, and best practices. * Analyzes complex engineering projects to determine design requirements, uncertainties, and constraints. Project and Task Management * Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff. * Predominantly 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. Management Responsibility * Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. * Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments. * Mentors' direct reports and other engineers. * Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability. ## Related Videos - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Augmented Intelligence for transport planning: Human in the Loop Modelling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/72-augmented-intelligence-for-transport-planning-human-in-the-loop-modelling) - [Valven Atlas: Engineering Intelligence That Delivers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1660-valven-atlas-engineering-intelligence-that-delivers) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [You’re a great coder? 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