Senior P & C Designer

Senior P&C Designer at GFT

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GFT is seeking an experienced Substation P&C Designer to join our expanding Power Group. This position is either remote or a hybrid position in either our Charlotte, NC or Roanoke, VA offices.

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 todays 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

This experienced designer will be responsible for the protection and control design of high voltage substation projects up to 765kV.

• Design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 4kV 765kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality, and reliability
• Generate designs and detailed engineering deliverables working under the supervision of lead engineer and project manager
• Complete basic engineering calculations related to design / engineering deliverables
• Develop one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layout and specifications; control and relay panel and equipment wiring diagrams; SCADA system and communications interfaces including RTUs, HMIs and IEDs; auxiliary system design including batteries and chargers
• Compile complete list of relay and control materials for substation projects, and quote / order materials as necessary per contractual agreements with customers
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Investigate new and existing substation technical drawings and conditions to ensure that installation and operations conform to industry standards and customer requirements
• Travel to job sites for project assessment and data gathering as needed
• Communicate and interact with clients
• Perform quality reviews of projects completed by peers

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What You'll Bring To Our Firm

What We Prefer You Bring

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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Company Overview

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.

GFT is committed to the safe and responsible hiring of applicants and may require a criminal background check where permitted by law. Location : Charlotte, NC, Roanoke, VA, or Remote. Core Business Hours : 8 : 00 AM 5 : 00 PM. Employment Status : Full-Time. Salary Range : $85,000 - $100,000.

California Applicants : Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco and State of California will be considered in accordance with applicable Fair Chance laws. This posting may be subject to background checks where permitted by law.

Application deadline : 9 / 20 / 2025.

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