Electrical Engineer - Building Systems

Description Do you value a company that prioritizes employee satisfaction, collaboration, and long-term growth? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects across the United States. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and career development. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our Building Systems team in Suffern, NY.

This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects across the public and private sectors, delivering sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing Design electrical systems for a variety of building types, including lighting, power distribution, and low/medium voltage systems

Develop electrical plans, specifications, and construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Revit Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other disciplines

Perform load calculations, system sizing, and equipment selection

Conduct field visits to verify existing conditions and monitor construction progress

Review shop drawings and respond to RFIsSupport project management efforts, including schedules, budgets, and client coordination

Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and energy requirements

What You Bring to the Table Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field)5–10 years of experience in electrical design for building systemsEIT and/or PE preferred

Strong experience with AutoCAD;
Revit/BIM preferred

Knowledge of NEC, building codes, and energy standards

Experience with lighting design, power distribution, and system coordination

Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Requirements

Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration

Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language

Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members

Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20' Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more.

GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/VNotice To Third-Party AgenciesGPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

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