P & C Designer

Summary

GFT is a privately held AEC firm delivering infrastructure solutions across power, transportation, water, and buildings. GFT is seeking an experienced Substation P & C Designer to design and execute high-voltage substation protection and control projects, prepare engineering deliverables and technical diagrams, support material procurement, assess job sites, and interact with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 4kV – 765kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality, and reliability
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer and project manager
• Complete basic engineering calculations related to design/engineering deliverables
• Develop one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layout and specifications; control and relay panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers
• Compile complete list of relay and control materials for substation projects, and quote/order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Investigate new and existing substation technical drawings and conditions to ensure that installation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements
• Travel to job sites for project assessment and data(notes, pictures, etc.) gathering as needed
• Communicate and interact with clients
• Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers

Skills

• 2+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer-aided drafting including AutoCAD & MicroStation
• Familiar knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
• Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to review project documents and recommend value engineering ideas
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Asscoicate Degree is strongly perferred
• Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment
• Thorough knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer-aided drafting including AutoCAD & MicroStation
• Familiar knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
• Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to review project documents and recommend value engineering ideas
• Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• Asscoicate Degree is strongly perferred
• Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment
• Thorough knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.