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P & C Designer (Protection and Controls)

Gft

The Role

Overview

Design protection and control systems for high‑voltage substations up to 765 kV.

Key Responsibilities

  • design development
  • diagram development
  • hv substation
  • material procurement
  • engineering calculations
  • site visits

Tasks

-Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • microsoft office
  • electrical codes
  • 2+ years
  • client communication

What You Bring

-Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV -Ability to write routine reports and correspondence -Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget -Communicate and interact with clients. -2+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience

Benefits

-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. -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. -Tuition reimbursement for continued education. -Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

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Aerospace

Agriculture

Automotive

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Digital Finance

Enterprise AI & Data Solutions

Platform Modernization

Security Clearance

-criminal background check required for all candidates.