Electrical Project Engineer

GFT is seeking a Electrical Project Engineer to join our Building and Places Team in Raleigh, NC, Mechanicsburg, PA!

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our office.

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 power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing 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. Explore some of our signature projects.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include executing electrical design, inspection, condition assessment projects for various public sector facilities including education, industrial, federal and military facility, water/wastewater treatment facilities, commercial, manufacturing, state and local government and institutional projects nationally.

Join our team to prepare electrical design criteria documents, electrical design drawings, electrical system calculations, electrical system technical analyses, electrical system contract design drawings, detailed specifications and performance-based specifications for electrical power distribution and related systems.

• Performing site survey of existing system conditions for interface of new designs with existing electrical and control systems.
• Design of electrical systems including low/medium voltage power distribution, standby/emergency generation, interior/exterior lighting for buildings, local area IT networks, access control, security and fire alarm systems
• Construction assistance including; electrical shop drawing review, contractor relations, and site surveys
• Participate in meetings with clients, state agencies, city agencies, utility service representatives and project teams.
• Deliver projects on time and within client budgets
• Deliver projects in compliance with client and company quality control procedures and engineering guidelines
• Preparation of project specifications
• Daily interaction and collaboration on cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
• Coordination and verification of as-built drawings
• Perform quality work that promotes client retention
• Responsible for the development of reports and design documents, including electrical floor plans, equipment schematic diagrams, equipment block diagrams, electrical load calculations, short circuit studies, protective device coordination studies, and arc flash studies.

Education |

Experience:

• Minimum bachelor's in electrical engineering, Electrical Technology or Architectural Engineering with Electrical focus
• 4+ years of progressive experience in the engineering and design of electrical systems
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred or the ability to obtain the PE licenses within two years of employment
• Firm understanding of the National Electrical Code, other NFPA codes/standards and energy codes
• Experienced with facility surveys, reports, feasibility studies, design, specifications, cost estimating, and construction activity support.
• Project management and leadership skills, capable of driving the successful completion of projects is a plus.
• Experience with alternative project delivery is a plus
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Experience using Computer Aided Design and Drafting (AutoCAD) is required
• Building Information Modeling (BIM - Autodesk Revit) experience is a…