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Sr. Substation Drafter

GFT
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 7/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
What You Will Do

GFT 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.

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 plans and details with limited complexity in support of broader engineering activities
  • Preparing schematic and wiring layouts
  • Workig with our engineer to incorporate redline markups
  • Works within a design group to complete projects

Education | Experience:

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

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $35.00 - $42.00 per hour. 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: St. Louis, MO

Core Business Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 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 : $35 - $42

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