Sr. Substation Drafter

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Sr. Substation Drafter to join our power group in the St. Louis, MO office. This is a hybrid position.

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.

The successful candidate will have a desire to learn the design aspects of various substation projects from 15kV up to 500kV. You will work with our senior staff to learn and strengthen your understanding of designing utility class electrical substations.

• Prepares plans and details with limited complexity in support of broader engineering activities
• Preparing schematic and wiring layouts
• Working with our engineer to incorporate redline markups
• Works within a design group to complete projects

What you will bring to our firm

• Associated Degree or pursuing a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of related experience in the substation or power industry.
• Demonstrated interest in substation or power engineering through applied academic coursework, internships, or past experiences.
• Working knowledge of CADD Software
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good written and verbal communications skills

The salary range for this role is $35.00 - $42.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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 (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

St. Louis, MO

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Full‑time

GFT:
Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.