Substation Engineers

GFT. • Tampa, FL

3d • $77,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking experienced Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join its expanding Power Group. The role may be hybrid in Chicago, Phoenix, Charlotte, St. Louis, Marlton, Roanoke, or Monroeville, and may be remote for the right candidate. The engineer will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients, with experience supporting or leading projects ranging from 34.5 kV through 500 kV. The role also involves building effective relationships with clients and stakeholders in the Power & Utility industry.

The successful candidate will contribute to substation engineering and design for new and existing substations, prepare calculations, reports, specifications, and construction documents, and collaborate on regional and national project pursuits. The position also supports client relationship development and proposal, bid, report, and presentation preparation.

GFT describes its Power Group as working on transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects to enhance system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency. The company is a privately held AEC firm with more than 5,000 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license or progress toward professional licensure.
• At least 4 years of progressive experience in design, engineering, and project management in the power and utility industry.
• Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession.
• Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project or similar, for scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Design experience in high-voltage substations and distribution projects.
• Experience creating quality technical solutions and delivering designs for major power delivery projects.
• Commitment to strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Experience supporting or leading substation projects from 34.5 kV through 500 kV.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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-lines, three-lines, auxiliary 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 and present calculations to clients.
• Prepare equipment specifications for substation equipment, components, and construction.
• Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally to increase GFT’s presence in the power delivery business.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and work across multiple disciplines and offices.
• Participate actively in preparing proposals, bids, reports, and presentations.
• Lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) 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: Mid Level