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Power Technician

Gannett Fleming
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life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Oct 10, 2025
What You Will Do: GFT is seeking an Power Technician to join our power group in Charlotte, NC! 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 69kV up to 500kV. You will work with our senior staff 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 in support of broader engineering activities Collects field data to be used for design. Utilizes CADD to develop construction plans 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. 0-1 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 $28.00 - $30.00 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. Location: Charlotte, NC Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Hourly Salary Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. "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. #LI-ML2 #LI-Hybrid