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Junior Substation Designer

GFT
Marlton, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
What You Will Do

GFT Infrastructure Inc. is searching for a Substation Designer in Marlton, NJ.

This Designer will be responsible for the Protection & Controls design of high voltage substation projects ranging from 69kV through 500kV.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organization widely recognized for quality and excellence. Our senior team members, regarded as industry experts, are focused on training and leading the next generation of Engineers and Designers. You will receive a competitive salary, full benefits, and a valuable work/life balance. If you are looking to join a collaborative team that is focused on delivering excellence, please consider applying.

What Will You Do

  • Under supervision of senior engineers, develop Substation Protection & Controls drawings including, Oneline, AC Schematics, DC Schematics & wirings.
  • Learn & Perform AC/DC study for Substations under the supervision and mentorship of Senior engineers.
  • Under supervision of senior engineers, design Aux AC Power Systems, DC Power Systems, SCADA and Communications Systems & Relay Panel Layouts for new and existing substations.
  • Prepare Tripping table, following client’s guidelines
  • Prepare Cable Schedule/List based on P&C design.
  • Coordinate with other disciplines for collecting input required for P&C design.
  • Learn and perform basic engineering calculations related to engineering deliverables on projects
  • Follow specific instructions of supervisor or engineers to perform the more complex design assignments requiring application of standard design principles and practices
  • Use standard CAD tools to create drawings and related deliverables
  • Prepare and study technical specifications of electrical systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
  • Travel to job sites for job assessment and data gathering as needed. Return to the office with sufficient field notes to complete project design
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
  • EIT or ability to obtain within 6-12 months of hire.
  • Commitment to driving strong business performance, continuous improvement, and best practices.
  • Hands-on experience in AUTOCAD & MicroStation will be considered as an asset.
  • Expertise in the use of computer-aided drafting tools such as AutoCAD or MicroStation is an asset.
  • Learn and implement National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and Design Guide for Rural Substations
  • Ability to learn about how to review and coordinate vendor submittals to ensure compliance with design parameters.
  • Ability to learn and develop a complete set of construction documents for P&C deliverables.
  • Knowledge of substation voltages, MV, HV, EHV
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

What We Would Prefer You Bring

  • Experience in the energy industry or consulting services environment
  • Skilled in 3D Modeling

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $72,000. 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™ 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.

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

Location:Marlton, NJ

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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.

Salary : $65,000 - $72,000

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