Sr. Substation Engineer

GFT is seeking experienced Mid to Senior Substation Engineers to join their expanding Power Group. In this role, you will lead or support utility and power substation projects, focusing on enhancing system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency in the energy infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Prepare calculations and reports presenting the calculations to clients
• Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction
• Responsible for managing the technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of substation projects
• May act in the capacity of project manager, client manager or capture/proposal manager
• Build, maintain, and manage the necessary skills, resources, and expertise to develop and deliver strategic services, partnerships, programs, and projects
• Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally with the objective of increasing GFT presence in the power delivery business
• Provides QA/QC reviews
• Mentor or lead a staff of engineers and other technical specialist Develop and nurture client relationships and work across multiple disciplines in other offices
• Assume an active role in the preparation of proposals bids, reports and presentations

Requirements:

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