Senior Structural Engineer - Substation

GFT; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Substation to join our Power Group and work from multiple U.S. locations including Phoenix, AZ, or remotely for the right candidate.

You will lead or support utility and power substation projects from 34.5kV to 500kV, develop drawings and calculations, and collaborate with clients to deliver reliable, sustainable energy infrastructure. Preferred candidates hold a PE license, 8+ years in power/utility design, and proficiency with AutoCAD

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license or on the path to licensure.
• 8+ years in design, engineering and project management within power/utility industry.
• Experience in consulting engineering preferred.
• Proficient with MS Project or similar for scope, schedule and budget management.
• Design experience in high voltage substation and transmission projects.
• Experience delivering major power delivery projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation structural steel and foundation drawings on new and existing substations.
• Prepare substation structural steel and foundation calculations.
• Prepare specifications for substation structural materials.
• Collaborate regionally and nationally to pursue power substation projects.
• Develop and nurture client relationships across multiple disciplines.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, reports and presentations.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Client relations

Power/utility industry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Finite element software

Job description

What You Will Do

St. Louis, MO, Roanoke, VA, Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL or Marlton, NJ or remote for the right candidate. Joining the power team at

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Substation to join our expanding Power Group in either St. Louis, MO, Roanoke, VA, Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL or Marlton, NJ or remote for the right candidate.

Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting‑edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. Our 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. Be part of a dynamic group dedicated to enhancing system reliability, sustainability, and efficiency while shaping the energy landscape for a resilient and sustainable future. Discover some of our signature power and energy projects here.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

As a substation structural engineer, you will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients.

You will have need to have experience supporting or leading various substation projects from 34.5kV up through 500kV. In addition, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the Power & Utility industry.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Develop substation structural steel and foundation drawings on new and existing substations.
• Prepare substation structural steel and foundation calculations for new and existing substations.
• Prepare specifications, for substation structural materials.
• Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally with the objective of increasing Gannett Fleming presence in the power delivery business.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and work across multiple disciplines in other office.
• Assume an active role in the preparation of proposals bids, reports and presentations.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure.
• 8+ years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within power and utility industry.
• Interest in or direct experience working in the consulting engineering profession.
• Demonstrated ability with project management software and tools (Microsoft Project or similar) for scope, schedule and budget management.
• Design experience in high voltage substation, and transmission projects.
• Experience in the creation of quality technical solutions and the design delivery of major power delivery projects.
• Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.

What We Prefer You Bring

• Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor
• Experience with structural engineering finite element software
• experience in the utility sector

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 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.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• 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.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Core Business Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status:

Full-Time

California Applicants

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles -

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco -

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California -

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.