Substation Designer

Gannett Fleming is looking for a Substation Designer to join our expanding Power Group in the St. Louis, Mo office. As a Substation Designer, you will support utility and power substation projects and clients.

The growth and diversification of the Power Business Line is a top initiative, on both a regional and national scale. Our clients include investor-owned utilities, renewable energy developers, and large industrial clients. This mix of clients offers our staff a variety of projects to be involved. From substations to wind farms, solar energy facilities, and battery storage facilities, our projects are as diversified as our clients.

As a member of our team you will be part of an organization widely recognized for quality and excellence. Our senior team members, regarded as industry experts, are focused on training and leading the next generation of Engineers and Designers. You will receive a competitive salary, full benefits, and a valuable work/life balance. 

What you will do:

• Under the direction of a lead engineer, design and execution of high-voltage substations projects in the 34.5kV – 500kV range with an emphasis on project safety, cost, quality and reliability.
• Provide drafting support to lead substation engineers
• Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
• Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables
• Develop drawings such as: General Arrangements, sections details, grounding details, raceway plans and details, Electrical elevations, Control Building layouts and elevation, panel fronts, field cabinet layouts, design substation duct bank
• Develop one & three line diagrams; schematics and wiring diagrams; control and relay panel layouts; 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree in design, drafting preferred

• 3+ years of relevant substation or general electrical T&D designing experience.

• Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools, specifically AutoCAD; MicroStation is a plus
• Knowledge of substation phase spacing and electrical clearance requirements for live conductors, switch components, and bus supports
• Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
• Thorough knowledge of substation structures and equipment including connectors, insulators, switches, and all types of conductors and how they interconnect
• Knowledge in substation construction and/or commissioning techniques and industry standards is a plus, but not necessary
• Ability to review project documents and recommend value engineering ideas is a plus, but not necessary
• Requires attention to detail and ability to learn and implement client drafting standards

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming

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Location: St. Louis, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

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Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location