Senior Substation Physical Designer

Overview

Design high-voltage substation projects up to 765kV using CAD and engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities

• cad modeling
• drawing review
• engineering calculations
• material planning
• hv substation
• site visits

Tasks

-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 gathering as needed -Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers -Develop physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, foundation, cable, & grounding plans, electrical assemblies, control house drawings, and all additional below and above grade drawings as required by the scope of work. -Complete basic engineering calculations related to design/engineering deliverables -Compile complete list of above and below grade materials for substation projects, and quote/order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers -Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer and project manager. -Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 4kV – 765kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability. -Utilize standard CAD tools to create 2D and 3D drawings. -Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices

Requirements

• 5+ years
• autocad
• microstation
• nec
• nesc
• client communication

What You Bring

-Ability to write routine reports and correspondence -5 + years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience -Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget -Communicate and interact with clients. -Knowledge of substation structures and equipment including connectors, insulators, switches, and all types of conductors and how they interconnect -Ability to train and mentor less experienced designers/drafters -Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports. -Thorough knowledge of the following codes, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code(NEC), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Design Guide for Rural Substations. -Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation -Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

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Benefits

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

About Gft

-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.

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Security Clearance

-completion of a criminal background check is required for all positions.