Senior Substation Engineer - Hybrid (Remote Eligible)

GFT; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking experienced Mid to Senior Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our Power Group. You will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients, with hybrid work options at multiple locations and remote work for the right candidate.

The role involves developing layouts, one-lines, power systems, SCADA, and equipment specs, while mentoring staff and pursuing regional and national opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license or on the path to licensure.
• 5+ years in design, engineering, and project management in power/utilities.
• Interest in consulting engineering.
• Proficient with project management software (MS Project or similar).
• Design experience in high voltage substations.
• Experience delivering quality technical solutions.
• Commitment to performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layouts including plan/elevations, yard layouts, grounding, raceways, and material lists.
• Create substation one lines, DC/AC power systems, SCADA/communications, relay layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Prepare calculations and client-facing reports.
• Prepare equipment specifications for substation equipment and construction.
• Manage technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of projects.
• Act as project/client/capture manager as needed.
• Build and mentor a team of engineers and specialists; develop client relationships.
• Collaborate regionally and nationally to pursue power substation projects for GFT.
• Provide QA/QC reviews.
• Prepare proposals, bids, reports, and presentations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

High voltage design

MS Project

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

GFT is seeking experienced Mid to Senior Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our Power Group. You will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients, with hybrid work options at multiple locations and remote work for the right candidate.

The role involves developing layouts, one-lines, power systems, SCADA, and equipment specs, while mentoring staff and pursuing regional and national opportunities.