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Principal Substation Engineer
GFT —Columbus, OH
- $147,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 11+ years
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Principal Electrical Engineer
Vertiv —Westerville, OH
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
- Team management
Project Engineer Senior or Principal
AEP Service Corporation —Columbus, OH
- $87,633.00 - $151,132.50 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Tuition reimbursement
3d
Principal Systems Engineer
Honeywell —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
10d
Principal Automation Systems Engineer, NA
Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC —Columbus, OH
- $155,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Ability to climb stairs
- Quality control
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Electrical Engineer Associate-Principal
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $74,551.00 - $151,132.50 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Budgeting
- Tuition reimbursement
7d
Distribution DER Program Engineer-Principal
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $87,633.00 - $151,132.50 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- Continuous improvement
- Tuition reimbursement
6d
Distribution DER Modeling & Analysis Engineer -Principal
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $87,633.00 - $151,132.50 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Office
- SQL
- Tuition reimbursement
6d
Electrical Engineer (Senior - Principal) - System Performance Analysis (SPA)
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $98,993.00 - $151,132.50 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Tuition reimbursement
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Electrical Engineer-UG Transmission Senior-Principal-Staff
AEP Service Corporation —New Albany, OH
- $84,000 - $177,503 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- System design
- Tuition reimbursement
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Principal Substation Engineer

GFT -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$147,000 - $175,000 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Project engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Substation design
Experience working in the energy & utilities sector
High-voltage electrical systems
Engineering project budget management
Continuous improvement
Design engineering
Schedule creation
Electrical project scheduling
Managing projects
Budget tracking
Professional Engineer
Consulting firm experience

Full Job Description

What You Will Do:

GFT is seeking experienced Principal Substation 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. If you are in Chicago, IL, Phoenix, AZ, Charlotte, NC, St. Louis, MO, Marlton, NJ, Roanoke, VA, or Monroeville, PA this position would be Hybrid. However for the right candidate, this would be a remote 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:

As a Principal Substation Engineer, you will lead or support utility and power substation projects and 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.

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.
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 GFT 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

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Professional Engineer License
15 +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.

What we prefer you bring:

Advanced Degree strongly preferred.
Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation or Inventor

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $147,000-$175,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview:

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 GFT.

Location: Remote

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

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"California Applicants"

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco - Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California - Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.

Gannett Fleming does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Application deadline 9/20/2026

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