Sr. Substation Drafter

Sr. Substation DrafterGFT is seeking an Sr. Substation Drafter to join our power group in the St. Louis, MO office. This is a hybrid position. 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 successful candidate will have a desire to learn the design aspects of various substation projects from 15kV up to 500kV. You will work with our senior staff to learn and strengthen your understanding of designing utility class electrical substations. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Prepares Physical Substation Plan and Detail drawings with limited complexity in support of broader engineering activities. Preparing Protection and Control schematic and wiring layouts. Working with our engineer to incorporate redline markups. Works within a design group to complete projects. What you will bring to our firm: Associated Degree or pursuing a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.8+ years of related experience in the substation or power industry. Demonstrated interest in substation or power engineering through applied academic coursework, internships, or past experiences. Working knowledge of CADD Software Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Good written and verbal communications skills

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