Substation Engineer, Power

Summary

GFT is an AEC firm providing infrastructure solutions across power, transportation, water, and buildings. The Substation Engineer will lead or support utility and power substation projects ranging from 34.5kV to 500kV, developing technical drawings, calculations, equipment specifications, and project documentation. The role also involves client relationship development, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layout drawings including, plan and elevations, yard layouts, grounding, grounding details, raceway, raceway details, control building layouts, cable lists, and material lists on new and existing substations
• Develop substation one lines, three lines, Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, DC Schematics, SCADA and Communications Systems, Relay Panel Layouts, Equipment Wiring, and Cable Schedules for new and existing substations
• Prepare calculations and reports presenting the calculations to clients
• Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction
• Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally with the objective of increasing Gannett Fleming presence in the power delivery business
• Develop and nurture client relationships and work across multiple disciplines in other office
• Assume an active role in the preparation of proposals bids, reports and presentations

Skills

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure
• 4+ years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within power and utility industry
• Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession
• Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools (Microsoft Project or similar) for scope, schedule and budget management
• Design experience in high voltage substation, and distribution projects
• Experience in the creation of quality technical solutions and the design delivery of major power delivery projects
• Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices
• Advanced Degree strongly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure
• 4+ years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within power and utility industry
• Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession
• Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools (Microsoft Project or similar) for scope, schedule and budget management
• Design experience in high voltage substation, and distribution projects
• Experience in the creation of quality technical solutions and the design delivery of major power delivery projects
• Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices

Nice to Haves

• Advanced Degree strongly preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor

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.