Senior Substation Physical Electrical Designer
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Designer to join their Practice or CBG Team in Toronto. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at the Toronto office. Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting-edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. The 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. The role involves being 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 growth and diversification of the Power Business Line is a top initiative, on both a regional and national scale. Projects involve the design of high voltage infrastructure to support the upgrading and expansion of the electrical grid, design of wind generation sites, Solar (photovoltaic generation) sites, and battery storage facilities.
Requirements
- Diploma in Electrical Technology.
- Minimum 4 to 8 years of experience in substation Physical Electrical drafting design/drafting.
- Experience in CAD standards.
- Ability to understand & follow all standards, including client’s standards, applicable to Physical Electrical packages.
- Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.
- Experience in AutoCAD & MicroStation.
- Experience in AutoCAD Electric.
Responsibilities
- Perform Physical Electrical design on various substation projects from 69kV up to 500kV, renewable & electrical distribution systems.
- 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.
- Perform Physical Electrical Design related studies i.e Busbar, Lighting/illumination, lightning/shielding.
- Perform cable calculations for cable sizing.
- Perform cable duct bank and conduct sizing calculations.
- Review substation Physical Electrical design, electrical design studies related to Physical Electrical.
- Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction.
- Review Physical Electrical packages for design & drafting prospectives.
- Experience in Mentoring/Training junior/intermediate drafters/designers.
- Coordinate with other disciplines for interdisciplinary dependencies.
- Compile Physical Electrical packages and arrange submission for internal QA/QC as well as submission to the clients.
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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
