Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers)

Gannett Fleming; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Wellness program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive pay

Job summary

GFT is seeking experienced Substation Engineers (Electrical) to join our Power Group in Kansas City, MO and other cities. You will lead or support substation projects from 34.5kV up to 500kV, building layouts, schematics, and equipment specs while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role emphasizes relationship building, proposal work, and delivering reliable power delivery solutions in a consulting engineering setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license or on the path to licensure.
• 3+ years in design, engineering, and project management in power/utilities.
• Experience with MS Project or similar for scope/schedule/budget.
• HV substations and distribution design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop substation layout drawings (plan/elevations, grounding, raceways, control buildings).
• Create single-line and three-line diagrams, auxiliary power systems, SCADA and communications layouts.
• Prepare calculations and client presentations/reports.
• Prepare equipment specifications for substation equipment and construction.
• Collaborate to pursue regional and national substation projects.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to proposals, bids, and presentations.

Skills

Substation design

Project management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Inventor

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking experienced Substation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our expanding Power Group in Kansas City, MO, Raleigh, NC, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Tampa, FL.

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

You will 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 layout drawings including plan and elevations, yard layouts, grounding, grounding details, raceway, raceway details, control building layouts, cable lists, and material lists on new and existing substations.
• Develop substation one lines, three lines, Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, DC Schematics, SCADA and Communications Systems, Relay Panel Layouts, equipment wiring, and cable schedules for new and existing substations.
• Prepare calculations and reports presenting the calculations to clients.
• Prepare equipment specifications for substation equipment, components, and construction.
• 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 offices. 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 Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure.
• 3+ 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 distribution 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.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $77,000-$155,000. 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, construction services 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

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.

Location: Kansas City, MO, Raleigh, NC, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX or Tampa, FL; St. Louis, MO, Roanoke, VA, Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL or Marlton, NJ.

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time