Gannett Fleming

Senior Substation Physical Electrical Designer

Gannett Fleming$76K — $94K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Electrical Technology.
  • 4-8 years of experience in substation electrical design.
  • Familiarity with CAD standards, AutoCAD & MicroStation.
  • Understanding of client-specific and industry standards for physical electrical packages.
  • Strong commitment to best practices and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Develop substation layout and electrical design drawings.
  • Conduct electrical studies including busbar, lighting and shielding strategies.
  • Calculate cable sizing and duct bank designs.
  • Prepare specifications for substation equipment and components.
  • Review design packages for quality and compliance.
  • Mentor junior team members in design and drafting.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to address dependencies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with options for remote work.
  • Comprehensive benefits including wellness, medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) policy.
  • Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
  • Support for professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
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.

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


What you will bring to our firm:

  • Diploma in Electrical Technology.
  • Minimum 4 to 8 years of experience in substation Physical Electrical drafting design/drafting.
  • Experience in CAD standards.
  • Ability to understand & follow all standards, including client's standards, applicable to Physical Electrical packages
  • Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices
  • Experience in AutoCAD & MicroStation
  • Experience in AutoCAD Electric


Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $76,000 - $94,000. 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.
• 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.

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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About Gannett Fleming

Gannett Fleming is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, and construction management. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. Gannett Fleming works with clients in a variety of industries, including transportation, water, and energy. The company has completed projects all over the world, including the Panama Canal expansion and the New York City subway system. Gannett Fleming is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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