Junior Substation Designer

What You Will Do

• Develop Substation Protection & Controls drawings including Oneline, AC Schematics, DC Schematics & wirings under supervision of senior engineers.
• Perform AC/DC studies for substations under the supervision and mentorship of senior engineers.
• Design Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, SCADA and Communications Systems & Relay Panel Layouts for new and existing substations.
• Prepare Tripping tables following client's guidelines.
• Prepare Cable Schedules/List based on P&C design.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for input required for P&C design.
• Learn and perform basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables on projects.
• Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables.
• Prepare and study technical specifications of electrical systems to ensure they conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed.

What Will You Do

Under supervision of senior engineers, develop Substation Protection & Controls drawings including, Oneline, AC Schematics, DC Schematics & wirings.

Learn & Perform AC/DC study for Substations under the supervision and mentorship of Senior engineers.

Design Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, SCADA and Communications Systems & Relay Panel Layouts for new and existing substations.

Prepare Tripping table, following client’s guidelines.

Prepare Cable Schedule/List based on P&C design.

Coordinate with other disciplines for collecting input required for P&C design.

Learn and perform basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables on projects.

Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables.

Prepare and study technical specifications of electrical systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.

Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed.

Education | Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• EIT or ability to obtain within 6-12 months of hire.
• Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience in AUTOCAD & MicroStation will be considered as an asset.
• Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation is an asset.
• Learn and implement National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Design Guide for Rural Substations.
• Ability to learn about how to review and coordinate vendor submittals to ensure compliance with design parameters.
• Ability to learn and develop a complete set of construction documents for P&C deliverables.
• Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV.

Preferred Experience

• In the energy industry or consulting services environment.
• Skilled in 3D Modeling.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $72,000. 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 (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT 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.