Physical Designer; Substation

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ GFT | Strategic Recruiting Support What You Will DoGFT is searching for a Physical Spillstead Designer to work remotely and fully from anywhere in the United States. Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting‑edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. Our team excels in providing solutions for power transmission εδώ, in distribution, and renewable energy, using advanced technology and creative problem‑solving to meet today’s diverse energy needs.

Be part of a dynamic group that enhances system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future. What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This experienced Designer will be responsible for the physical design of high‑voltage substation projects through 500 kV.

• Design and execution of high‑voltage substations projects in the 34.5 kV–500 kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer.
• Detail physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, elevation, grounding and conduit drawings.
• Complete basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables.
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices.
• Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformancehemba designs & equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and study enquire technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems to ensure that installation and operations kufanele standards and customer requirements.
• Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed. Return to the office with sufficient field notes to complete project design.

• 3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience.
• Expertise in the use of computer‑aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or Micro Station.
• 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 review and coordinate vendor submittals to ensure compliance with design parameters.
• Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports.
• Ability to develop and review a complete set of construction documents (layouts, elevations,вара 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 create control enclosure layout, cable‑tray layout, and details, and conduit drawings.
• Knowledge of substation voltages: MV, HV, EHV.
• Ability to develop and design substation duct bank.
• Ability to interpret engineering calculations and studies and apply them to design requirements.
• 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.
• Knowledge of substation construction and/or commissioning techniques and industry standards.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Proficiency to sketch single line diagrams, layouts, general arrangements, conduit plans, trench plans, grounding plans and other design documents with little or no…