Sr. Substation Engineer
Gft
Lead and manage high‑voltage substation design, engineering, and project delivery.
17 days ago ago
$107,000 - $165,000
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fayetteville, NC
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Enterprise AI
Data Transformation
Platform Modernization
Cloud Migration
Digital Banking
Fintech Solutions
AI‑Driven Customer Service
High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
What you would be doing
qa/qc
project management
substation design
layout drawings
client relations
proposal development
- Provides QA/QC reviews.
- Responsible for managing the technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of substation projects.
- 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.
- Mentor or lead a staff of engineers and other technical specialist Develop and nurture client relationships and work across multiple disciplines in other offices.
- 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.
- Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally with the objective of increasing GFT presence in the power delivery business.
- Build, maintain, and manage the necessary skills, resources, and expertise to develop and deliver strategic services, partnerships, programs, and projects.
- May act in th capacity of project manager, client manager or capture/proposal manager.
- Prepare calculations and reports presenting the calculations to clients.
- Assume an active role in the preparation of proposals bids, reports and presentations
- Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction.
What you bring
pe license
advanced degree
high voltage
cad tools
5+ years
microsoft project
- Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure.
- Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
- Design experience in high voltage substation, and distribution projects.
- 5 +years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within power and utility industry.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor
- Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession.
- Experience in the creation of quality technical solutions and the design delivery of major power delivery projects.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools (Microsoft Project or similar) for scope, schedule, and budget management.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
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Security clearance- gannett fleming requires successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
- applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair‑chance ordinances (los angeles county, san francisco, california).
Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
- Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
- Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
- Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
- Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
- An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.
- Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
- Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
- Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
- Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
- Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
- Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
- Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
- Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
- Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.
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