Entry Level Substation Engineer

Overview

Assist in designing and engineering utility‑class electrical substations (69kV‑500kV).

Key Responsibilities

• one line
• power systems
• scada
• relay layouts
• cable schedules
• client reporting

Tasks

-Help 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. -Assist in the preparation of equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction. -Assist with the development of 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. -Prepare calculations and report results to clients.

Requirements

• eit
• electrical degree
• communication
• entry level
• electrical software
• power design

What You Bring

-Demonstrated interest in electrical engineering and substation or power design through applied course, prior internship, or work experience. -Engineer-in-training (EIT) certification. -Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program. -Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. -0 to 2 years of experience in design, engineering and project management within power and utility industry. -Experience with electrical design software.

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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. -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 -Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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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