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About the Role

GFT is 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Perform Physical Electrical design on various substation projects from 69kV up to 500kV, renewable & electrical distribution systems.
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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Skills

AutoCAD
MicroStation
AutoCAD Electric
CAD standards

Location

Toronto, Ontario

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-Time

Experience Level

Senior
4 to 8 years

Education Level

Diploma in Electrical Technology

Salary/Compensations

$76,000 - $94,000

Benefits

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.

About the Company

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™

Equal Opportunity

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.