Senior P & C Designer

Overview

Design protection & control for high‑voltage substations (4‑765 kV) remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• substation design
• diagram development
• scada design
• 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 -Compile complete list of relay and control materials for substation projects, and quote/order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers -Complete basic engineering calculations related to design/engineering deliverables -Travel to job sites for project assessment and data(notes, pictures, etc.) gathering as needed. -Develop one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layout and specifications; control and relay panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers -Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers -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 -Investigate new and existing substation technical drawings and conditions to ensure that installation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements

Requirements

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

What You Bring

-5+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience -Familiar knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) -Ability to apply project schedules to complete tasks in a timely manner and within project budget -Knowledge and ability to utilize computer-aided drafting including AutoCAD & MicroStation. -Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV -Ability to proficiently use Microsoft office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.) -Thorough knowledge of the following codes: National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC) and Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) -Ability to review project documents and recommend value engineering ideas -Experience in the energy industry or a consulting services environment. -Communicate and interact with clients. -Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

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Benefits

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

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-successful completion of a criminal background check required.