Senior Structural Engineer - Substation

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Competitive paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

Gannett Fleming, Inc. is searching for a Senior Structural Engineer – Substation to join their Power Group in Pittsburgh. This role includes leading utility and power substation projects, developing structural drawings, and ensuring client engagement to enhance GFT's market presence. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and over 8 years of relevant experience.

The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the power and utility industry.
• Experience in project management within consulting engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to create quality technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare substation structural steel and foundation drawings.
• Collaborate to pursue regional and national power substation projects.
• Assume an active role in preparing proposals, bids, and reports.

Skills

Project management software proficiency

High voltage substation design

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Finite element software

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Substation

GFT is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer – Substation to join our expanding Power Group in the following locations: St. Louis, MO; Roanoke, VA; Charlotte, NC; Pittsburgh, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; Marlton, NJ.

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.

Responsibilities

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

• Develop substation structural steel and foundation drawings for 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, increasing GFT presence in the power delivery business.
• Develop and nurture client relationships and work across multiple disciplines in other offices.
• Assume an active role in the preparation of proposals, bids, reports, and presentations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining licensure.
• 8+ years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor.
• Experience with structural engineering finite element software.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 – $140,000, dependent on experience and geographic location.
• 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 accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development support and access to internal and external training.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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.

All advertised positions require successful completion of a criminal background check.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Employment Status: Full‑Time