Locations: St. Louis, MO, Roanoke, VA, Charlotte, NC, Pittsburgh, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Chicago, IL, Marlton, NJ, or remote for the right candidate.
What You Will Do
Joining the power team at GFT means engaging in cutting‑edge projects that drive the future of energy infrastructure. We excel 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.
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 need experience supporting or leading various substation projects from 34.5 kV up through 500 kV. In addition, you will demonstrate your ability to build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the Power & Utility industry.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 with the objective of 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.
What You Will Bring
- 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 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.
What We Prefer You Bring
- Advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor.
- Experience with structural engineering finite element software.
Compensation
Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits
- 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 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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