Substation Physical Designer
Gft
Design high-voltage substation projects (34.5kV-500kV) using CAD and engineering deliverables.
22 days ago ago
$65,000 - $80,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Asheville, NC
Office Full-Time
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
hv design
project oversight
site visits
calculations
cad drafting
installation inspection
- Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
- Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
- Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed. Return to the office with sufficient field notes to complete project design
- Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
- Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 34.5kV – 500kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.
- Complete basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables
- Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
- Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer
- Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables
- Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
- Detail physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, elevation, grounding and conduit drawings
What you bring
autocad
microstation
3d modeling
3+ years
nec
project scheduling
- Ability to interpret engineering calculations and studies and apply same to design requirements
- Knowledge in substation construction and/or commissioning techniques and industry standards
- 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
- Thorough knowledge of substation structures and equipment including connectors, insulators, switches, and all types of conductors and how they interconnect
- Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment
- Ability to review and coordinate vendor submittals to ensure compliance with design parameters
- 3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience.
- Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports
- Skilled in 3D Modeling
- 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
- Ability to develop and review a complete set of construction documents (layouts, elevations, details, grounding plans and details, trench and conduit plans and details, single line diagrams, etc.) based upon project/client specification with little or no supervision
- Ability to develop and design substation duct bank
- Proficiency to sketch single line diagrams, layouts, general arrangements, conduit plans, trench plans, grounding plans and other design documents with little or no oversight
- Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Ability to create control enclosure layout, cable tray layout and details, and conduit drawings
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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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