Senior Substation Physical Electrical Designer

GFT is seeking a Senior Substation Electrical Designer to join our Practice or CBG Team in Toronto! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

GFT’s Power Corporate Business Group 

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:

The growth and diversification of the Power Business Line is a top initiative, on both a regional and national scale. Our projects involve the design of high voltage infrastructure to support the upgrading and expansion of the electrical grid, design of wind generation sites, Solar (photovoltaic generation) sites, and battery storage facilities.

The successful candidate will perform Physical Electrical design on various substation projects from 69kV up to 500kV, renewable & electrical distribution systems.

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
• Perform Physical Electrical Design related studies i.e Busbar, Lighting/illumination, lightning/shielding
• Perform cable calculations for cable sizing
• Perform cable duct bank and conduct sizing calculations
• Review substation Physical Electrical design, electrical design studies related to Physical Electrical
• Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction
• Review Physical Electrical packages for design & drafting prospectives
• Experience in Mentoring/Training junior/intermediate drafters/designers
• Coordinate with other disciplines for interdisciplinary dependencies
• Compile Physical Electrical packages and arrange submission for internal QA/QC as well as submission to the clients

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, 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.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Status: Full-Time

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

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