Gannett Fleming
Provides engineering, architecture, and consulting services for infrastructure and built environments.
Senior P & C Designer
Design protection and control for high-voltage substations (4kV‑765kV).
Job Highlights
About the Role
Joining GFT’s power team means working on cutting‑edge projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. The team delivers solutions for power transmission, distribution, and renewable energy, leveraging advanced technologies to meet diverse energy needs while enhancing reliability, sustainability, and efficiency. The designer will be responsible for protection and control design of high‑voltage substations up to 765 kV, generating detailed engineering deliverables and ensuring project safety, cost, quality, and reliability. • Design protection and control systems for high‑voltage substations (4 kV‑765 kV) emphasizing safety, cost, quality, and reliability. • Produce detailed engineering deliverables, including one‑line/three‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel layouts, and SCADA/communication interfaces. • Perform basic engineering calculations and compile material lists for relays and control equipment, quoting and ordering as required. • Review existing technical drawings, ensure compliance with industry standards (NESC, NEC, IEEE) and customer specifications, and recommend value‑engineering improvements. • Conduct site visits to gather data, assess conditions, and interact with clients and project teams. • Perform quality reviews of peer work and support project scheduling to meet deadlines and budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸protection design
- ▸engineering docs
- ▸material lists
- ▸drawing review
- ▸site visits
- ▸quality review
What You Bring
GFT is seeking an experienced Substation P & C Designer to join its expanding Power Group. The role can be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement at the Charlotte, NC or Roanoke, VA offices. Candidates must have at least five years of substation or electrical T&D design experience, be proficient with AutoCAD and MicroStation, and possess knowledge of NESC, NEC, and IEEE codes as well as MV, HV, and EHV voltage classes. Strong reporting, Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage schedules and budgets are also required, with consulting experience considered a plus. • Minimum 5 years experience in substation or T&D electrical design. • Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation for CAD drafting. • Knowledge of NESC, NEC, IEEE codes and substation voltage classes (MV, HV, EHV). • Ability to generate reports, correspondence, and use Microsoft Office suite. • Strong project scheduling and budgeting skills. • Experience in energy consulting and deeper familiarity with NESC, NEC, IEEE standards (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸autocad
- ▸microstation
- ▸nesc
- ▸nec
- ▸ieee
- ▸project scheduling
Benefits
The position offers a salary ranging from $85,000 to $100,000, dependent on experience and location, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, disability, life and pet insurance, wellness programs, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) plan, PTO, and professional development resources. • Hybrid work model (remote & in‑person) with offices in Charlotte, NC or Roanoke, VA. • Salary $85,000‑$100,000, based on experience and location. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, and pet insurance. • Wellness programs, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. • 401(k) tax‑deferred savings plan with company match. • Generous PTO accrual and incentive compensation. • Professional development opportunities, training programs, and support for industry organization participation.
Work Environment
Hybrid