Hybrid Substation Engineer - Power & Utility Projects

GFT; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

401(k) savings plan

PTO

Job summary

GFT, a leading engineering firm, is seeking experienced Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our Power Group in several U.S. locations including Kansas City, MO; Raleigh, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Tampa, FL.

You will lead or support utility and power substation projects from 34.5kV up to 500kV, developing layouts, one-lines, and equipment specifications while building strong client relationships and pursuing regional and national opportunities across the power delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer licensure or on the path to licensure.
• 3+ years in design, engineering and project management in power/utility.
• Experience with high voltage substation design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts, plans, elevations, and grounding details.
• Create substations one-line diagrams, SCADA and communication systems.
• Prepare calculations and client-ready reports.
• Prepare equipment specifications for substations and construction.
• Collaborate to pursue regional and national power substation projects.
• Build client relationships across multiple disciplines and offices.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and presentations.

Skills

Project management

Substation design

Client relations

Power systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Microsoft Project

Job description

GFT, a leading engineering firm, is seeking experienced Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our Power Group in several U.S. locations including Kansas City, MO; Raleigh, NC; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; and Tampa, FL.

You will lead or support utility and power substation projects from 34.5kV up to 500kV, developing layouts, one-lines, and equipment specifications while building strong client relationships and pursuing regional and national opportunities across the power delivery