Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers)

Overview

Design and manage high-voltage substation projects for utility clients.

Key Responsibilities

• calculations
• client relations
• bid preparation
• equipment specs
• substation layout
• scada systems

Tasks

-Prepare calculations and reports presenting the calculations to clients. -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 -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 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.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• hv substation
• autocad
• pe license
• microsoft project
• 3+ yrs

What You Bring

-Experience in the creation of quality technical solutions and the design delivery of major power delivery projects. -Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. -Design experience in high voltage substation, and distribution projects. -Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor -3+ years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within power and utility industry. -Advanced Degree strongly preferred. -Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession. -Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure. -Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools (Microsoft Project or similar) for scope, schedule and budget management.

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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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