Sr. Substation Engineer - Gannett Fleming, Inc.

Gannett Fleming is looking for experiencedMid toSeniorSubstation Engineers (Electrical Engineers) to join our expanding Power Group. As a substation engineer, you will lead or support utility and power substation projects and clients. This role is a hybrid in our Chicago, IL, office.  This is a hybrid role requiring office time in our downtown Chicago office. 

The growth and diversification of the Power Business Line is a top initiative, on both a regional and national scale. You will work with clients that 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.

You will have need to have experience supporting or leading various substation projects from 34.5kV up through 500kV.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to build effective relationships with clients and key stakeholders in the Power & Utility industry.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.
• Develop substation one lines, three lines, Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, DC Schematics, SCADA and Communications Systems, Relay Panel Layouts, Equipment Wiring, and Cable Schedules for new and existing substations.
• Prepare calculations and reports presenting the calculations to clients.
• Prepare equipment specifications, for substation equipment, components, and construction.
• Responsible for managing the technical, financial, and scheduling aspects of substation projects.
• May act in th capacity of project manager, client manager or capture/proposal manager.
• Build, maintain, and manage the necessary skills, resources, and expertise to develop and deliver strategic services, partnerships, programs, and projects.
• Collaborate internally to pursue power substation projects regionally and nationally with the objective of increasing Gannett Fleming presence in the power delivery business.
• Provides QA/QC reviews.
• Mentor or lead a staff of engineers and other technical specialist
  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

Minimum Qualifications 

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
• Professional Engineer License or on the path to obtaining professional licensure.
• 5 +years progressive experience in design, engineering and project management within 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 distribution 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.

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: Chicago, IL,

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

Internal Requisition ID:10923

Salary Range: $107,000 - $165,000;Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location