Remote Substation Physical Designer (HV 34.5–500kV)

GFT; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Physical Designer (Substation) to design high-voltage substations up to 500 kV. The role offers remote flexibility with multiple U.S. office options and a hybrid work setup.

You will generate detailed designs, perform calculations, and ensure safety and quality while coordinating with the lead engineer. The position requires 3+ years of substation experience, CAD proficiency, and an associate degree. Travel to sites may be required to gather field data and validate designs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience.
• Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Associate Degree strongly perferred

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 34.5kV – 500kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer
• Detail physical aspects of the engineering design such as general arrangement, elevation, grounding and conduit drawings
• Complete basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget
• Prepare and study technical drawings and 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. Return to the office with sufficient field notes to complete project design

Skills

Substation design experience

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

GFT is seeking a Physical Designer (Substation) to design high-voltage substations up to 500 kV. The role offers remote flexibility with multiple U.S. office options and a hybrid work setup.

You will generate detailed designs, perform calculations, and ensure safety and quality while coordinating with the lead engineer. The position requires 3+ years of substation experience, CAD proficiency, and an associate degree. Travel to sites may be required to gather field data and validate designs.