Principal Substation Engineer

GFT • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • $147,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

GFT is seeking experienced Principal Substation Engineers to join its expanding Power Group. The role leads or supports utility and power substation projects and clients, including projects ranging from 34.5kV through 500kV. The successful candidate will develop client and stakeholder relationships in the Power & Utility industry and contribute to energy infrastructure projects involving transmission, distribution, and renewable energy.

The position may be remote. It is hybrid for candidates based in Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, St. Louis, Marlton, Roanoke, or Monroeville. The role may also involve project, client, or proposal management; managing technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of projects; developing strategic services and partnerships; pursuing projects; and mentoring engineering and technical staff.

GFT is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees. The position is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The stated salary range is $147,000–$175,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license.
• More than 15 years of progressive experience in design, engineering, and project management in the power and utility industry.
• Interest in or direct experience working in consulting engineering.
• Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project or similar, for scope, schedule, and budget management.
• High-voltage substation and distribution project design experience.
• Experience creating quality technical solutions and delivering designs for major power delivery projects.
• Commitment to strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Inventor.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients.
• Develop substation layout drawings, including plans and elevations, yard layouts, grounding and grounding details, raceways and raceway details, control building layouts, cable lists, and material lists for new and existing substations.
• Develop substation one-line and three-line diagrams, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, DC schematics, SCADA and communications systems, relay panel layouts, equipment wiring, and cable schedules.
• Prepare calculations and reports and present calculations to clients.
• Prepare specifications for substation equipment, components, and construction.
• Manage technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of substation projects.
• Act as project manager, client manager, or capture/proposal manager as needed.
• Build, maintain, and manage skills, resources, and expertise to develop and deliver strategic services, partnerships, programs, and projects.
• Collaborate internally to pursue regional and national power substation projects and increase GFT’s presence in the power delivery business.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Mentor or lead engineers and other technical specialists.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and work across disciplines and offices.
• Participate in preparing proposals, bids, reports, and presentations.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs and parental leave.
• Pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior