Sr. Substation Engineer
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
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What You Will DoGFT is seeking experienced
Mid to
Senior
Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our expanding Power Group. As a substation engineer, you will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients. This role is a hybrid in our St. Louis, MO, Chicago,IL, Marlton,NJ, Pittsburgh, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Roanoke, VA or Charlotte, NC or FULLY Remote for the right person.
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, distribution, and renewable energy, utilizing advanced technologies and creative problem‑solving to meet today’s diverse energy needs. Be part of a dynamic group dedicated to enhancing system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future.
Discover some of our signature power and energy projects here.
As a Sr. Substation Engineer
, you will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients. You will have need to have experience supporting or leading various substation projects from 34.5kV up through 500kV. In addition, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the Power & Utility industry.
- 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.
What You Will Bring To Our Firm:
- 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, Micro Station or Inventor.
The salary range for this role is $107,000-$165,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- 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…
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