Principal Substation Engineer
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Principal Substation Engineer leading high-voltage substation design and project delivery. Supporting GFT’s power and utility engineering projects across the United States.
Responsibilities:
- Lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients
- Develop substation layout drawings, including plans, elevations, yard layouts, grounding, raceways, control building layouts, cable lists, and material lists
- Develop substation one-lines, three-lines, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, DC schematics, SCADA and communications systems, relay panel layouts, equipment wiring, and cable schedules
- Prepare calculations and reports and present calculations to clients
- Prepare equipment specifications for substation equipment, components, and construction
- Manage the technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of substation projects
- Act as project manager, client manager, or capture/proposal manager as needed
- Build and manage skills, resources, and expertise for strategic services, partnerships, programs, and projects
- Collaborate internally to pursue regional and national power substation projects
- Provide QA/QC reviews
- Mentor or lead engineers and other technical specialists
- Develop and nurture client relationships across multiple disciplines and offices
- Prepare proposals, bids, reports, and presentations
Requirements:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineer License
- 15+ years of 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, such as Microsoft Project or similar, for scope, schedule, and budget management
- Design experience in high-voltage substation and distribution projects
- Experience creating quality technical solutions and delivering major power delivery projects
- Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices
- Advanced Degree strongly preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Inventor preferred
Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Wellness programs
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Access to internal and external training programs
- Support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions
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