Electrical Project Engineer

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Electrical Project Designer to join our Buildings and Places Business Group in Fife, WA!

At GFT, the electrical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for electrical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient lighting and power systems to advanced electrical vehicle and photovoltaic system designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility.

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In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participates in the development of project design concepts and criteria.
• Understands client requirements as they relate to the electrical scope of work; aligns and develops detailed design documents including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and calculations.
• Performs or directs junior staff to perform electrical engineering calculations (e.g. electrical load calculations, illumination level calculations).
• Models or directs junior staff to model systems in Revit or AutoCAD. Coordinates with the client, the project team, and other disciplines to design full electrical systems.
• Evaluates vendor submissions to assure compliance with contract documents. Consults with construction personnel concerning field conditions, sequencing, scheduling of activities, and constructability of designs.
• Reviews and responds to contractor submittals and requests for information. Performs site observations and collects field data.
• Provides assistance to or leads proposal teams.
• Able to work in multi-disciplinary teams and lead tasks and simple project teams.
• As an originator or peer reviewer of documents, ensures that production of drawings and specifications meets the scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements and satisfies federal, state, and local requirements and Gannett Fleming's Quality Management System.
• Makes recommendations on project staffing.
• Analyzes complex design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures.
• Provides input for proposals and pursuit of new projects.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Revit MEP, Auto Cad, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Authorization to work in the United States (required).
• Experience with project proposals and presentations.
• Experience with management of small work groups and project tasks.

The salary range for this role is $91,000 - $125,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

• 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.

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:

Fife, WA

Core Business

Hours:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status:
Full-Time

Salary Range: $91,000 - $125,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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…